Dental laboratory technicians are skilled artisans and small business managers. They create the appliances that restore or replace oral tissues or structures. They fabricate complete dentures, removable partial dentures, crowns, and bridges and may become owners and/or managers of a dental laboratory facility.

The Dental Laboratory Technology four quarter (one year) certificate program provides students with experience in fabricating a wide variety of dental appliances, using state-of-the art materials and equipment. The program develops skill, not only in proper construction, but also in attractive appearance and accuracy of fit for patient comfort. Because workers in the dental lab area may be exposed to infectious materials and communicable diseases, the programs emphasizes safety and infection control. The Dental Laboratory Technology/Small Business Management seven quarter Associate of Technical Studies Degree program provides knowledge and skills of small business management that will enable a graduate to own and/or manage a dental laboratory, as well as providing all the competencies of the certificate program.

New students enter the program in the autumn quarter, but applications to the program may be submitted at anytime.

Upon completion of the Certificate in Dental Laboratory Technology, the graduate will be able to:

• Design and fabricate complete dentures, removable partial dentures, crowns and bridges to a clinically acceptable degree.

• Apply learned theories to problem cases involving all dental laboratory procedures.

• Identify acceptable dental impressions submitted from clients.

• Read and accurately interpret dental laboratory prescriptions.

• Select and safely use the proper materials and equipment for a given case.

• Recognize specific landmarks of the oral cavity associated with a given case.

• Install, adjust, and store equipment and supplies.

• Demonstrate the attitude, abilities, and professionalism essential for the welfare of the patient.

• Practice safety and health regulations as established by the state and federal government.

In addition to the certificate program competencies, the graduate of the Dental Laboratory/Small Business Management ATS Program will be able to:

• Identify the fundamentals in planning and executing the start up of a new small business.

• Describe the necessary competence in managing a small business enterprise, including effective operation of an established business, strategic planning, market analysis, pricing, inventory control, and credit collection.

• Demonstrate knowledge of basic accounting principles used to operate a small business.

• Describe marketing principles as they apply to small business.

Specific Program Admissions Information
Listed below are additional requirements for admission to the Dental Laboratory Technology certificate and ATS programs:

• High school graduate or GED equivalency
• Contact the Dental Laboratory for an information packet or to schedule an interview by calling (614) 287-2547, or email cbrownfi@cscc.edu.