
DENTAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY
NEXT CLASS BEGINS August 18, 2021 (click here for more information)
Are you looking for a career with high earning potential and flexibility? Then the Dental Laboratory Technology program is for you! If you are creative, detail-oriented, like to work with your hands and can distinguish between subtle shades of color, you can enter a rewarding field.
Students will learn how to construct and repair full and partial dentures, fabricate crowns and bridges, apply porcelain, and construct orthodontic appliances. Training includes a practicum experience in an assigned dental laboratory.
Employment opportunities are available nationwide and you can work for a dental laboratory or own one.
Course Number | Course Title | Length |
DTE0400 | Orientation to Dental Laboratory Technology | 18 hours |
DTE0433 | Denture Technician 1 | 319 hours |
DTE0434 | Denture Technician 2 | 319 hours |
DTE0435 | Advanced Denture Technician | 349 hours |
DTE0441 | Crown And Bridge Technician | 285 hours |
DTE0461 | Ceramic Technician | 285 hours |
DTE0451 | Implant, Attachment & Hybrid Restoration Technician | 285 hours |
DTE0481 | Master Dental Laboratory Technician | 180 hours |
Program Hours and Schedule
2040 hours ǀ 18 months ǀ Traditional
Class: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 2:30pm
Enrollment: August and January
Certification
Certified Dental Technician (Recognized Graduate)
Employment Opportunities
Dental Laboratories
College Credit
Graduates may be awarded credits towards an Associate of Science Degree or Associate of Applied Science Degree at select Florida state colleges. Please click here for additional details.
Program Costs
Program costs:
FL Resident Tuition | Out of State Tuition | Registration, Activity, Lab, Test, Insurance, and Trust Fees | Books, Supplies | Industry Certification & State Credential Exam Costs | FL Resident Total | Out of State Total |
$5,712.00 | $22,848.00 | $1,200.00 | $175.00 | $255.00 | $7,342.00 | $24,478.00 |
*Prices are subject to change without notice.
*Prices are subject to change without notice.
Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Please visit https://studentaid.gov/ to apply.
Accreditation
American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation
Admissions Requirements
- Applicants must have a standard high school diploma or GED®.
- Schedule a basic skills assessment ($15) or provide official documentation of a basic skills exemption to your program counselor/advisor.
- Schedule an appointment with your program counselor/advisor for basic skills assessment results and/or a program specific orientation.
- Applicants must complete a physical exam and immunization record. Please note, additional fees associated with medical screenings are non-refundable.
- Register for classes during open enrollment. Program registration runs on a first come, first served basis.
Program Counselor/Advisor
Meghan Emerson, Certified School Counselor
For additional information, please contact the Office of Admissions at (754) 321-5700.