DENTAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGY

 

NEXT CLASS BEGINS August 16, 2022 (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	$193.00	$255.00	$7,360.00	$24,496.00

*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

[email protected]

 

For additional information, please contact the Office of Admissions at (754) 321-5700.