Dental Laboratory Assistant

Overview

This comprehensive 920-hour program trains students in the art and science of fabricating dental prosthetics. You will learn the technical skills required to design and create crowns, bridges, full and partial dentures, and orthodontic appliances, covering dental materials, laboratory safety, and specialized equipment.

Who’s this course for?

• Creative individuals with high manual dexterity and attention to detail.
• Those interested in the technical, manufacturing side of dentistry rather than direct patient care.
• Individuals looking for a hands-on career in a specialized laboratory setting.

Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Proof of High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Payment of a $150.00 non-refundable application fee.

What you’ll get

• Technical certificate validating your skills for entry-level lab positions.
• Intensive laboratory practice using industry-standard tools and materials.
• Knowledge of the latest trends in prosthetic fabrication and lab management.

Course Curriculum

• Orientation and Dental Anatomy
• Dental Materials and Lab Science
• Removable Prosthodontics I (Complete Dentures)
• Removable Prosthodontics II (Partial Dentures)
• Fixed Prosthodontics I (Crown & Bridge)
• Fixed Prosthodontics II (Ceramics)
• Orthodontics and Pedodontics
• Introduction to Digital Dentistry (CAD/CAM)
• Laboratory Management and Ethics
• Laboratory Practicum