Dental Technician Certificate of Completion
What is the Job Description of a Dental Laboratory Technician?
The Dental Laboratory Technician make models of the mouth and teeth from impressions of the patient's mouth which are taken by the dentist or dental prosthetist. These models are then used to build a wax replica of part or all of the mouth and/or teeth on the model. After the replica is encased in a mold material, the wax is melted away and substituted with plastic, ceramic or metal materials to make the replacement appliance. This appliance is then polished and finished prior to its being placed in the patient's mouth. Making appliances for patients with cleft palates, braces and plates for correcting irregular teeth, and mouth guards, are also within the Dental Laboratory Technician's expertise.
Description of the Programs
Dental Laboratory Denture Technician students will receive training which will prepare them to sit for a National Board State Exam, with the National Association of Dental Laboratories or at our site (QDS of Technology has been approved as a testing site.) This option for graduates will enhance their employment abilities. Upon completion of our programs, the student has acquired skills to perform the duties of a Dental Laboratory Technician. With the skills acquired at Quality Dental School, the student can enter the field at an entry-level position.
*Dental Technician refresher course available upon request
The Dental Laboratory Technician constructs and repairs oral prosthetics such as crowns, bridges, and dentures used to improve patient appearance and overall oral functionality with respect to speech and ability to chew.
Objective of the Program
DENTAL LABORATORY EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION, PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE, AND SAFETY
• Infection Control in the Laboratory
• Safety in the Laboratory (OSHA)
• General Health Conditions
• Gypsum Materials
• Dental Waxes
• Impression Materials
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Dentures Techinician
How Teeth are Identified
• Anatomical Landmarks
• Dental Terminology
• Materials Used (gypsum, acrylics, abrasives, plaster, wax)
• Impression & Materials
• Pouring Models
• Trim Models
• Custom Trays
• Master Cast
• Articulation
• Concept of Base Plate & Occlusion Rims
• Tooth Selection
• Balanced Complete Denture Occlusions;
Functional Occlusions Organized for
Complete Dentures
• Characterizing Denture Base Resins (
Wax up and Festoon)
• Recovering, Finishing, Polishing, and
Caring for Complete Dentures
• Complete Denture Opposing a Natural
Dentition
• Boil Out
• Prepare Mold for Packing
• Packing Acrylic Resin
• Investing Dentures
• Selective Grinding
• Repairs of Dentures
• Reline of Dentures
• Immediate Dentures
Length of the Program: Twenty Six (26) Weeks
Total Program Hours = 570
Total Tuition Cost = $24,953
• Dental Terminology
• Types of Articulators
• Functional Articulations
• General Rules for Pouring, Trimming, and
Handling Casts
• Master Casts
• Cast Mounting Procedures
• Hanau H2 Articulator
• Pindex
• Investing
Length of the Program: One day a week for 6 weeks
Total Program Hours = 35
Plaster Technician
• Dental Terminology
• Types of Articulators
• Functional Articulations
• General Rules for Pouring, Trimming, and
Handling Casts
• Master Casts
• Cast Mounting Procedures
• Hanau H2 Articulator
• Pindex
• Investing
Length of the Program: One day a week for 6 weeks
Total Program Hours = 35
Removable Prosthesis
We are approved by the State of New Jersey, DVR, TANF, Dislocated Workers, New Jersey Unemployment, and the Veterans GI Bill.