- Dental Lab Tech.
Courses
This course offers combined specialized instruction in the
design and fabrication of crown and bridge restorations with
special emphasis on the techniques used in the artful specialty
area of cosmetic dentistry, commonly referred to as dental
ceramics. This field continues to be the fastest growing,
highest demand, specialized facet of dental technology which
offers excellent income potential land a stimulating and
rewarding career. The course objective is to prepare the student
for an entry-level position in today’s modern dental
laboratory.
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Course Outline |
Hours |
| Orientation to Crown and Bridge |
10 |
| Model and Die Preparation |
50 |
| Dental Anatomy, Physiology and Morphology |
60 |
| Positive Waxing (Inlays, crowns, and bridges) |
300 |
| Investing Techniques |
30 |
| Burnout and Casting |
30 |
| Soldering |
12 |
| Finishing and Polishing |
60 |
| Introduction to Ceramic Frame Design |
10 |
| Investing, Casting, and Finishing |
50 |
| Orientation to Ceramics |
10 |
| Coping Framework Review |
10 |
| Metal Conditioning, Opaquing |
10 |
| Ceramic Buildup |
180 |
| Waxing Full Contour with Ceramic Cutback |
30 |
| Casting and Finishing Framework |
30 |
| Ceramic Buildup: External Characterization |
30 |
| Contouring |
16 |
| Ceramic Buildup: Internal Characterization |
20 |
| Grazing and Polishing |
12 |
| Career Guidance |
10 |
| Program Review |
4 |
Total 960
Completion of 960 class hours: The document to be issued upon
satisfactory completion of the course is a diploma.
Dental Laboratory Technology
II (Advanced Ceramics)
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- Course Length: 480 Class Hours
- Full time: 16 Weeks (30 hours/week) Part-time: 24 weeks
(20 hours/week)
Program Objective:
This comprehensive course is specifically designed for the
Crown and Bridge Technician, having as a pre-requisite,
knowledge of and skill in Crown and Bridge. The ceramic student
will learn theory and practical application in the building of
Ceramic crowns and bridges using the three major brands of
porcelain, and including framework design and internal staining.
The dental ceramist is a highly paid technician working in a
hi-demand field.
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Course Outline
Hours
- Introduction to Ceramics
6
- Coping and Framework Waxing
60
- Investing, Burnout and Casting
8
- Mental Preparation/Conditioning
24
- Opaquing
16
- Ceramic Buildup
160
- Contouring
40
- Glazing and Polishing
20
- Introduction to Porcelain Veneers
10
- Inlays, Porcelain Jacket Crowns
10
- Impressions and Refractory Materials
12
- Porcelain Buildup 100
- Porcelain Add-On (Corrections)
20
- Program Review, Career Counseling
4
Total 480
Completion of 480 class hours: The document to be issued upon
satisfactory completion of the course is a diploma
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