Dental Lab Technician

Students prepare for employment in dental laboratories, fabricating orthodontic appliances, complete and partial dentures, and gold or porcelain crowns and bridges. The curriculum complies with American Dental Association guidelines and is the only fully accredited ADA dental lab technician program in Washington State. Instructors of this program are Certified Dental Technicians.

  • 8 quarter AAS
  • Maximum class size: 12
  • Student to teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Enrollment point: Fall, Spring
  • This program offers a combinations of hands-on, hybrid, and online courses. See course descriptions for more information.

For program costs and fees refer to the catalog TUITION AND FEES PAGE.

Program Learning Outcomes
  • Demonstrate business practices and procedures appropriate to managing or owning a dental laboratory business
  • Use work practices and safety protocols that promote a safe and sanitary environment
  • Apply general laboratory techniques to prepare and evaluate impressions and casts
  • Fabricate fixed porcelain-to-metal prostheses to advanced competency standards
  • Fabricate fixed Crown & Bridge prostheses to advanced competency standards
  • Fabricate partial denture prostheses to advanced competency standards
  • Practice within the legal and ethical framework of the profession
  • Fabricate custom impression trays, baseplates and bite rims
  • Fabricate complete denture prostheses (removable)
  • Fabricate a variety of orthodontic appliances
  • Collect diagnostic treatment data
CIP Code
51.0603

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