Dental Laboratory Technology, Diploma
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SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS |
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Standard Number: DLO2-02-01 (Admission Requirements)
Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Dental Laboratory Technology, Level program.
Admission refers to regular admission into a Diploma program.
Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated Diploma program admissions policies and procedures.
Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Dental Laboratory Technology, Diploma profession.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Dental Laboratory Technology, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.
The requirements for admission to the Dental Laboratory Technology, Diploma program are:
a) attainment
of 16 years of age;
b) documentation of high school graduation or
satisfaction of High School Equivalency Certificate requirements;
c) achievement of minimum regular admission
scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and
d) completion
of application and related procedures.
Admission of transfer students to the Dental Laboratory Technology program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:
a) regular admission and good standing at a
regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and
b) proper
completion of application and related procedures.
Standard Number: DLO2-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)
Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Dental Laboratory Technology, Diploma program.
Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.
Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.
The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into degree programs on a provisional basis.
Provisional admission to the Dental Laboratory Technology, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.
The requirements for provisional admission to the Dental Laboratory Technology, Diploma program are:
a) attainment
of 16 years of age;
b) achievement of minimum provisional admission
scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores, or
recommendation by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the
basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and
c) completion
of application and related procedures.
All Dental Laboratory Technology, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.
Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the Georgia Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Standard Number: DLO2-03-02 (Program Numbering System)
A Major Code of DLO2 and a CIP Code of 51.060302 are applied to the Dental Laboratory Technology, Diploma program.
Assignment of a statewide Major Code and CIP Code to the Diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.
Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.
Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.
Each degree/diploma/certificate having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.
Degree/diplomas/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.
Standard Number: DLO2-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)
The Dental Laboratory Technology, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements. Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course. Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.
Programs are assigned an identical Major Code DLO2 and are consistent statewide. Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.
The Dental Laboratory Technology, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of DLO2, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide. Program components include, but are not limited to:
Dental Laboratory Technology, Diploma
The Dental Laboratory Technology accredited
program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in today's
dental laboratories. The Dental
Laboratory Technology program provides learning opportunities which introduce,
develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and
attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. Additionally, the program provides
opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area
of dental laboratory technology.
Graduates of the program receive a dental laboratory technology diploma
and are eligible to sit for a National Board of Certification Recognized
Graduate examination.
Course Code
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General Core Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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English [P] ENG 097, or entrance English
score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels; and RDG 097,
or entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score
levels |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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General Mathematics [P] MAT 096, or
entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score
levels |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Psychology [P] Provisional
admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Course Code |
Occupational Course Name |
Class |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
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Introduction to Microcomputers [P] Provisional admission |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Head and Neck Anatomy [P] Provisional Admission |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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Introduction to Dental Technology [P] Provisional Admission |
3 |
6 |
0 |
9 |
6 |
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Physics and Chemistry of Dental Materials [P] Program Admission |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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Tooth Morphology [P] Program Admission |
1 |
9 |
0 |
10 |
5 |
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Principles of Occlusion [P] DLT 101, DLT 103 |
2 |
3 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Removable Partial Dentures [P] DLT 101, DLT 103 |
2 |
8 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
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Crown and Bridge [P] DLT 101, DLT 103; [P/C] DLT 103 |
2 |
8 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
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Complete Dentures [P] DLT 101, DLT 103 |
2 |
8 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
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Dental Ceramics [P] DLT 101, DLT 103 |
2 |
8 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
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Orthodontics/Pedodontics [P] DLT 101, DLT 103 |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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Principles of Laboratory Management [P] Program Admission |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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Fixed Prosthodontics Practicum [P] DLT 112, DLT 114 [P/C] DLT 115 |
0 |
0 |
32 |
32 |
10 |
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OR |
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Removable Prosthodontics Practicum [P] DLT 111, DLT 113; [P/C] DLT 115 |
0 |
0 |
(32) |
(32) |
(10) |
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Advanced Removable Partial Dentures [P] DLT 111, DLT 115 |
1 |
9 |
0 |
10 |
5 |
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Advanced Crown and Bridge [P] DLT 112 |
1 |
9 |
0 |
10 |
5 |
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Advanced Complete
Dentures [P] DLT 113 |
1 |
9 |
0 |
10 |
5 |
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Advanced Dental Ceramics [P] DLT 114 |
1 |
9 |
0 |
10 |
5 |
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Courses |
Elective(s) |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. |
Weekly |
Credit |
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0 |
Program Final Exit Point
Dental Laboratory Technology, Diploma
99 Minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation
The Dental Laboratory Technology, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).
This program must meet the requirements
stated in the American Dental Association (ADA).
Dental laboratory technicians are certified
by the National Board for Certification (NBC).
Students are eligible to sit for the Recognized Graduate examination
upon completion of the program.
General Information
Dental Laboratory Technology, Diploma Program
Curriculum Model
The standard curriculum for Dental Laboratory Technology, Diploma program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program are given below with area of specialization . Technical institutes may implement the Dental Laboratory Technology, Diploma program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.
Course Code
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Course Name |
Class
Hours |
D. |
P. OBI
Hours |
Weekly
Contact Hours |
Credit
Hours |
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ENG 101 |
English |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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DLT 101 |
Introduction to Dental Technology |
3 |
6 |
0 |
9 |
6 |
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MAT 101 |
General Mathematics |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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DLT 103 |
Tooth Morphology |
1 |
9 |
0 |
10 |
5 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
15 |
0 |
29 |
21 |
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Course Code
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Course
Name |
Class
Hours |
D. |
P. OBI
Hours |
Weekly
Contact Hours |
Credit
Hours |
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DEN 102 |
Head and Neck Anatomy |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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DLT 104 |
Principles of Occlusion |
2 |
3 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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DLT 111 |
Removable Partial Dentures |
2 |
8 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
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DLT
112 |
Crown and Bridge |
2 |
8 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
TOTAL |
8 |
19 |
0 |
27 |
17 |
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Course Code
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Course
Name |
Class
Hours |
D. |
P. OBI
Hours |
Weekly
Contact Hours |
Credit
Hours |
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DLT 102 |
Physics and Chemistry of Dental Materials |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
3 |
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DLT 113 |
Complete Dentures |
2 |
8 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
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DLT 114 |
Dental Ceramics |
2 |
8 |
0 |
10 |
6 |
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SCT
100 |
Introduction to Micro Computers |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
TOTAL |
8 |
20 |
0 |
28 |
18 |
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Course Code
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Course Name |
Class Hours |
D. |
P. OBI Hours |
Weekly Contact Hours |
Credit Hours |
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DLT 115 |
Orthodontics/Pedodontics |
1 |
4 |
0 |
5 |
3 |
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AND |
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DLT 116 |
Fixed Prosthodontics Practicum
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0 |
0 |
32 |
32 |
10 |
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OR |
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DLT 117 |
Removable Prosthodontics Practicum |
0 |
0 |
(32) |
(32) |
(10) |
TOTAL |
1 |
4 |
32 |
37 |
13 |
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Course Code
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Course
Name |
Class
Hours |
D. |
P. OBI
Hours |
Weekly
Contact Hours |
Credit
Hours |
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DLT 201 |
Principles of Laboratory Management |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
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DLT 202 |
Advanced Removable Partial Dentures |
1 |
9 |
0 |
10 |
5 |
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DLT 203 |
Advanced Crown and Bridge |
1 |
9 |
0 |
10 |
5 |
TOTAL |
7 |
19 |
0 |
25 |
15 |
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DLT 204 |
Advanced Complete Dentures |
1 |
9 |
0 |
10 |
5 |
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DLT 205 |
Advanced Dental Ceramics |
1 |
9 |
0 |
10 |
5 |
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PSY 101 |
Basic Psychology |
5 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
5 |
TOTAL |
7 |
18 |
0 |
25 |
15 |
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Equipment
List
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Adding machine Air compressors Air scribe Aluminum shell Amalgam dispenser Amalgam instrument Amalgamator (mechanical) Anesthetic (gas) equipment Articulator Articulator, anatomic Articulator, arcon Aspirators Assistant's stool Auto-duplicator Bath, hydroscopic Blood pressure cuff Burner, Bunsen Burr basket Camera Camron-mitter electrosurg Casting machine, HIFREQ Cavitron Centrifugal casting machine Cephalograph Cleaner, ultrasonic Conventional dental units Copper bands Cotton roll holder Culture tubes & plates Dental lathe Dentrometer Drill, dowel pin ACCUD Electric burn-out furnace Electric welding machine Electronically operated mallets Extinguisher, fire Flowmeter Furnace, B.O., ACCO-TEMPMASTER Furnace, B.O., ACCO-THERM Furnace, PORC, 660 Furnace, PORC, STARFIRE Gas burner Glass slab Gold foil equipment Grinder, alloy HS Grinder, model Hand cutting instruments Handpiece, air Handpiece, electrical, variable speed Handpiece, HS, PORC fin Hemolet Hemostats High speed dental units Hydrocolloid conditioners Hygrobath Impression trays Insta-steam Lathe, bench, QC Lathe, pumice, DS Machine, casting, B.A. Matrix retainers Mechanical instrument sharpener Mechanical mixer Microscopes Miniglaze Mobile cabinet Mobile oral evacuating machine Model trimmers Modular cabinets Mortar and pestle Motor dental chair
noncutting instruments Operating light Operating unit Operator's stool Oral evacuating machine Oral surgery mallet and points Oven, model drying Oxygen equipment Panorex Perio probe Pneumatic condenser Polisher, electric, RPD Polishing instruments Portable dental units Pulp tester Reamers and file Resuscitation equipment Retractors Rotary cutting instruments Rubber dam equipment Sandblaster, jelblast Sandblaster, upright Scales Slides Spatulas Spatulator, vacuum, PLA Sterilizers Suction apparatus Surgical instruments Surveyor, RPD Syringe warmer Syringes Tape recorders Telephone Thermofax machine Tonator for fluoride Trimmer, model, ortho Typewriters Ultrasonic portable unit Vac-u-vestor, power mix Vacuum dustmate Vacuum, former Vacuum pump Vacuum, shop Vibrator Vibrator, inv, RPD View box Wax templates Welder, electric, RPD Wire framing tools X-ray machine X-ray processing equipment |
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