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Dental Laboratory Technology

NEXT CLASS BEGINS January 23, 2024

Enter a career in the health science field!

NEXT CLASS BEGINS January 23, 2024 (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 NumberTitleLength
DTE0400Orientation to Dental Laboratory Technology18 hours
DTE0433Denture Technician 1319 hours
DTE0434Denture Technician 2319 hours
DTE0435Advanced Denture Technician349 hours
DTE0441Crown And Bridge Technician285 hours
DTE0461Ceramic Technician285 hours
DTE0451Implant, Attachment & Hybrid Restoration Technician285 hours
DTE0481Master Dental Laboratory Technician180 hours

Program costs:

ItemCost
FL Resident Tuition$5,712
Out of State Tuition$22,848
Registration, Activity, Lab, Test, Insurance, and Trust Fees$1,200
Books, Supplies$68
Industry Certification & State Credential Exam Costs$255
FL Resident Total$7,235
Out of State Total$24,371

*Prices are subject to change without notice.

Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Please visit studentaid.gov to apply.

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.

Admissions Requirements

  • 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.
  • Register for classes during open enrollment. Program registration runs on a first come, first served basis.
  • High School Diploma or GED®, physical examination and immunization record.

Accreditation:

  • American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • For information about additional national and program accreditation, please contact the institution.

Program Info

Program Length:

2040 hours ǀ 18 months

Program Offered:

August and January

Delivery Method:

Traditional and Hybrid*
*Students enrolled in distance and/or hybrid programs must have daily access to a computer with internet and a valid email address that they check daily. Additionally, students must have all necessary hardware and software components required by their program.

Days & Times:

  • OPTION 1
    Traditional delivery:
    Class: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 2:30pm

 

  • OPTION 2

    – Class

    • Tuesday – Thursday,
      5:00pm
       – 10:00pm

    – And Online (remote)

    • 16.5 hours / week

Enroll in our Dental Laboratory Technology program today.

To get started with this program, sign up today to attend a program orientation by contacting the Admissions Counselor at: [email protected] or 754.321.5891.

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

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