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Erin Popov
Director/Instructor
popove@durhamtech.edu
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Dorothy Yates
Limited Enrollment Specialist
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Plan of Study
(Courses by Semester)Restorative Dental Technology - Fixed Prosthodontics Beginning Certificate
Short Term
Crown and Bridge Techniques
The Restorative Dental Technology curriculum prepares individuals in the art and science of fabricating dental restorations. The dental technician fabricates dentures, partials, crowns, bridges and orthodontic appliances. Technicians use specialized hand instruments and equipment while working with various dental materials and digital software.Course work for the Fixed Prosthodontics Beginning Pathway includes in-depth studies of digital workflow, 3D printing, and fabrication techniques for single unit fixed dental prostheses. The dental laboratory technology student will be exposed to classroom and laboratory training.
Graduates may be employed by commercial laboratories, dental office laboratories, dental manufacturers, or as the owner of a dental laboratory.
The beginning Fixed Prosthodontics Beginning certificate is needed prior to taking the Fixed Prosthodontics Advanced certificate.
Certificate courses can count towards earning an associate degree in addition to needed general education course requirements. Only associate degree graduates may qualify to take the Recognized Graduate Examination administered by the National Board for Certification.
If you have any questions about Restorative Dental Technology programs, view Frequently Asked Questions.
Note: New Fixed Prosthodontics certificates now offer shorter term options with the inclusion of 8-week courses.
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 Commission on 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 - Crown and Bridge Techniques program during the application period using the online Health and Wellness Admissions Application.
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(More than 12 months)University Transfer
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“The hands-on component is my favorite part of this program, it’s so much more than just lectures and PowerPoints. We get to apply what we’ve learned after each lecture, which is great. It feels good to know that the program will give me a head start in my career and serves as a stepping stone to owning my own lab one day.”
—Xavier Murray