student in dental lab works on carving dentures

Contact

Erin Popov
Director/Instructor
popove@durhamtech.edu

Admissions Questions

Dorothy Yates
Limited Enrollment Specialist
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Plan of Study

(Courses by Semester)

Restorative Dental Technology - Complete Dentures Techniques

Short Term

Formerly known as

Dental Laboratory Technology

The Restorative Dental Technology curriculum prepares individuals in the art and science of fabricating dental restorations. The dental technician fabricates dentures, partials, metal or porcelain crowns, and bridges. Technicians use specialized hand instruments and equipment and also work with various dental materials.

Course work includes in-depth studies of fabrication techniques for both fixed and removable dental prostheses. The dental laboratory technology student will be exposed to classroom, laboratory, and clinical rotation training.

Graduates may qualify to take the Recognized Graduate Examination administered by the National Board for Certification and may be employed by commercial laboratories, dental office laboratories, dental manufacturers, or as the owner of a dental laboratory.

CODA - Commission on Dental Accreditation
The Restorative Dental Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commissionon Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 312- 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. View the Commission’s website

How to Apply

Program applications for the Fall semester are accepted November 1 – June 1. 

Before you Apply

View the Admissions Checklist. Attend an information session (recommended). They are listed in the Upcoming Events section below.

Apply to the College

New students who are not currently enrolled at Durham Tech should apply to the College using the Health and Wellness Enrollment Steps.

Apply to the Program

Prerequisites must be completed before applying to the program. Review the Admissions Checklist. Apply to the Dental Laboratory Technology - Cast Partial Denture program during the application period using the online Health and Wellness Admissions Application.

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2025 Application Deadline is Jun 01

Estimated Tuition & Fees

$1,361

Location

Main Campus

Credit Hours

12

First-Semester Courses

Course Number Title Credit Hours
DLT-111 Dental Anatomy/Physiology 5
DLT-114 Dental Materials 3
DLT-116 Complete Dentures 4
DLT-219 Jurisprudence and Ethics 1

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