Dental Laboratory Technology, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

DL02-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

DL02-02-04

Program Numbering

DL02-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

DL02-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

ADMISSIONS

Standard Number: DLO2-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Dental Laboratory Technology, Level program.

Explanatory Comment

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.

Evaluative Criteria

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)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Dental Laboratory Technology,  Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

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.

Evaluative Criteria

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.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Standard Number:  DLO2-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of DLO2 and a CIP Code of 51.060302 are applied to the Dental Laboratory Technology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

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.

Evaluation Criteria

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)

Standard Statement

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.

Explanatory Comment

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.

Evaluative Criteria

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

Dental Laboratory Technology, Diploma

Program Description

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

General Core Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ENG 101

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

MAT 100

General Mathematics

[P] MAT 096, or entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

5

0

0

5

5

PSY 101

Psychology

[P] Provisional admission

5

0

0

5

5

 

Course Code

Occupational Course Name

Class
Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/
OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P] Provisional admission

1

4

0

5

3

DEN 102

Head and Neck Anatomy

[P] Provisional Admission

2

0

0

2

2

DLT 101

Introduction to Dental Technology

[P] Provisional Admission

3

6

0

9

6

DLT 102

Physics and Chemistry of Dental Materials

[P] Program Admission

3

0

0

3

3

DLT 103

Tooth Morphology

[P] Program Admission

1

9

0

10

5

DLT 104

Principles of Occlusion

[P] DLT 101, DLT 103

2

3

0

5

3

DLT 111

Removable Partial Dentures

[P] DLT 101, DLT 103

2

8

0

10

6

DTL 112

Crown and Bridge

[P] DLT 101, DLT 103; [P/C] DLT 103

2

8

0

10

6

DLT 113

Complete Dentures

[P] DLT 101, DLT 103

2

8

0

10

6

DLT 114

Dental Ceramics

[P] DLT 101, DLT 103

2

8

0

10

6

DLT 115

Orthodontics/Pedodontics

[P] DLT 101, DLT 103

1

4

0

5

3

DLT 201

Principles of Laboratory Management

[P] Program Admission

5

0

0

5

5

DLT 116

Fixed Prosthodontics Practicum

[P] DLT 112, DLT 114 [P/C] DLT 115

0

0

32

32

10

OR

DLT 117

Removable Prosthodontics Practicum

[P] DLT 111, DLT 113; [P/C] DLT 115

0

0

(32)

(32)

(10)

DLT 202

Advanced Removable Partial Dentures

[P] DLT 111, DLT 115

1

9

0

10

5

DLT 203

Advanced Crown and Bridge

[P] DLT 112

1

9

0

10

5

DLT 204

Advanced Complete Dentures

[P] DLT 113

1

9

0

10

5

DLT 205

Advanced Dental Ceramics

[P] DLT 114

1

9

0

10

5

Courses

Elective(s)

Class Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/
OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

Program Final Exit Point

Dental Laboratory Technology, Diploma

99 Minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

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.

APPENDIX B

General Information

Dental Laboratory Technology, Diploma Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

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.

Suggested Sequence I

First Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

ENG 101

English

5

0

0

5

5

DLT 101

Introduction to Dental Technology

3

6

0

9

6

MAT 101

General Mathematics

5

0

0

5

5

DLT 103

Tooth Morphology

1

9

0

10

5

TOTAL

14

15

0

29

21

Second Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

DEN 102

Head and Neck Anatomy

2

0

0

2

2

DLT 104

Principles of Occlusion

2

3

0

5

3

DLT 111

Removable Partial Dentures

2

8

0

10

6

DLT 112

Crown and Bridge

2

8

0

10

6

TOTAL

8

19

0

27

17

Third Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

DLT 102

Physics and Chemistry of Dental Materials

3

0

0

3

3

DLT 113

Complete Dentures 

2

8

0

10

6

DLT 114

Dental Ceramics

2

8

0

10

6

SCT 100

Introduction to Micro Computers

1

4

0

5

3

TOTAL

8

20

0

28

18

 

Fourth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

DLT 115

Orthodontics/Pedodontics

1

4

0

5

3

AND

DLT 116

Fixed Prosthodontics Practicum 

0

0

32

32

10

OR

DLT 117

Removable Prosthodontics Practicum

0

0

(32)

(32)

(10)

TOTAL

1

4

32

      37

13

Fifth Quarter

Course Code

Course Name

Class Hours

D.
Lab Hours

P.
Lab/

OBI Hours

Weekly Contact Hours

Credit Hours

DLT 201

Principles of Laboratory Management

5

0

0

5

5

DLT 202

Advanced Removable Partial Dentures

1

9

0

10

5

DLT 203

Advanced Crown and Bridge

1

9

0

10

5

TOTAL

7

19

0

25

15

 

Sixth Quarter

DLT 204

Advanced Complete Dentures

1

9

0

10

5

DLT 205

Advanced Dental Ceramics 

1

9

0

10

5

PSY 101

Basic Psychology

5

0

0

5

5

TOTAL

7

18

0

25

15

 

APPENDIX C

Dental Laboratory Technology,  Diploma

 

Equipment List

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