Dental Lab Technology

MISSION

Dental Lab Technology concerns itself with the construction of prosthetic appliance for the replacement of natural teeth which have been lost either by disease or accident. A person trained in this art is called a Dental Lab Technician.

Dental Lab Technicians work under the guidance of and upon the instruction of a Dentist. Technicians may be employed in a dental office and work directly for a Dentist. However, most technicians are employed in commercial labs which serve a large number of dentists.

The Dental Lab Technology program provides the theoretical and practical instruction needed for the student to perform specific duties in a Dental Lab.

Students are provided training in five basic areas: complete and partial denture construction; crown and fixed bridgework fabrication; gold and other precious metal cast partials; individual porcelain and acrylic restorations; and orthodontic appliances.

AWARDS

A certificate or diploma is awarded by the Tennessee Board of Regents to students who demonstrate competencies for a specific job classification in the Dental Lab Technology field.

COURSE OF STUDY

• History of Dentistry
• Ethics and Jurisprudence
• Dental Anatomy and Terminology
• Dental Materials
• Human Relations and Consumer Economics
• Mathematics and Chemistry
• Production
• Specialty Training:
• Complete Dentures
• Partial Dentures
• Crown and Bridge
• Ceramics

LENGTH OF PROGRAM

The Dental Lab Technology program is 18 months (6 quarters) 1944 clock hours in length. However, the student may complete the program in less time due to individualized instruction and student ability.

ENROLLMENT

Because instruction is individualized, a student may enroll when a vacancy occurs and exit the program when the desired proficiency level has been attained.

Students may "earn while they learn" through Cooperative Education Training agreements which allow advanced students to obtain real work experience in a Dental Lab.

TRAINING SCHEDULE

Training Schedule Options: 30 hours per week

7:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Monday through Friday

COST OF TRAINING

The estimated cost of this program is about $2,000. This includes textbooks, supplies, tools, and quarterly fees (tuition).

For More Information Contact:

Jeff Riek - Instructor Phone - (615) 425-5566 JRiek@ttcnashville.edu