Dental Lab Technician AAS (115 Credits)

51.0603

8 quarter AAS
Maximum class size: 16
Student to teacher ratio: 16:1
Enrollment point: Fall, Spring
This program offers a combinations of hands-on, hybrid, and online courses. See course descriptions for more information.
HS diploma or GED required.
Aptitude test for dexterity and 3D visualization is taken prior to admission

Required Courses

DENLB 101	Introduction to Dental Lab Technology	2
DENLB 102	Dental Anatomy I	3
DENLB 103	Dental Materials I	3
DENLB 104	Denture Processes I	4
DENLB 105	Denture Processes II	4
DENLB 106	Dental Anatomy II	2
DENLB 107	Denture Processes III	4
DENLB 108	Denture Processes IV	3
DENLB 110	Introduction to Orthodontics	3
DENLB 111	Ortho Appliances - Fixed	3
DENLB 112	Ortho Appliances - Removable	3
DENLB 120	Removable Partial Dentures I	3
DENLB 121	Removable Partial Dentures II	3
DENLB 122	Removable Partial Dentures III	4
DENLB 123	Removable Partial Dentures IV	3
DENLB 201	Tooth Morphology Practicum	5
DENLB 202	Dental Materials II	2
DENLB 203	Fixed Prosthodontics I	5
DENLB 204	Principles of Occlusion	2
DENLB 205	Fixed Prosthodontics II	5
DENLB 206	Ceramics I	2
DENLB 207	Understructure Design	5
DENLB 208	Ethics, Jurisprudence and Laboratory Management	3
DENLB 209	Ceramics II	5
DENLB 211	Ceramics III	4
DENLB 212	Computer Aided Design/Computer Aided Manufacturing	5

One of the below choices is required

One of the following is required

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Prefix	Title	Credits
DENLB213	Advanced Technologies	4
	or
DENLB297	Work-based Learning Experience	3
	and
DENLB296	Work-based Learning Seminar	1

English Composition I

BIOL& 175	Human Biology with Lab	5
BIOL& 241	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	5
BIOL& 242	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	5
BIOL& 260	Microbiology	5
CMST& 102	Introduction to Mass Media	5
CMST& 152	Intercultural Communication	5
CMST& 210	Interpersonal Communication	5
CMST& 220	Public Speaking	5
ECON& 201	Microeconomics	5
NUTR& 101	Intro to Nutrition	5
CHEM &121	General Chemistry	5
CHEM &131	Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry	5
HREL 111	Interviewing and Career Success	5
HUM &101	Introduction to Humanities	5
PHYS &114	Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics)	5
PHYS &221	Engineering Physics I w/LAB	5
PHYS &222	Engineering Physics II w/LAB	5
PHYS &223	Engineering Physics III w/LAB	5
POLS &101	Introduction to Political Science	5
PSYC& 100	General Psychology	5
PSYC& 200	Lifespan Psychology	5
SOC &101	Introduction to Sociology	5

Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.