The Dental Laboratory Technology program teaches the techniques and skills that enable graduates to fabricate artificial dental restorations, as prescribed by a licensed practicing dentist, and to function effectively in the dental laboratory.

With specialized hand instruments and equipment, the dental laboratory technician uses materials such as gypsum, waxes, acrylics, ceramics, and metals to fabricate complete and partial dentures, crowns, bridges, and orthodontic appliances. Many dental laboratory technicians specialize in crowns and bridges, dentures, or dental ceramics. They may be employed by dentists, commercial dental laboratories, schools of dentistry, or Veterans Administration hospitals. Companies manufacturing dental materials and equipment also employ technicians as sales representatives.

This curriculum includes courses in complete and partial denture techniques, crown and bridge techniques, ceramics, and orthodontic techniques. Students gain practical experience during their fifth semester of study when they are introduced to actual laboratory work through rotations to off-campus laboratory sites.

Graduates of the five-semester day program receive an Associate in Applied Science degree. Certificate options are available in Cast Partial Denture Techniques, Complete Denture Techniques, Crown and Bridge Techniques, and Dental Ceramic Techniques.

The Dental Laboratory Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-2719 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.