Health Science
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 Number | 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 costs:
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| 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.
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
Hybrid delivery:
Class: Tues, Wed, Thurs, 3:30pm – 10:00pm
and
Online: 12 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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