This course offers combined specialized instruction in the design and fabrication of crown and bridge restorations with special emphasis on the techniques used in the artful specialty area of cosmetic dentistry, commonly referred to as dental ceramics. This field continues to be the fastest growing, highest demand, specialized facet of dental technology which offers excellent income potential land a stimulating and rewarding career. The course objective is to prepare the student for an entry-level position in today’s modern dental laboratory.
 

Class Code Course Outline Units DLT101 Orientation to Crown & Bridge 1 DLT102 Model & Die Preparation 3 DLT103 Dental Anatomy, Physiology & Morphology I 3 DLT104 Dental Anatomy, Physiology & Morphology II 3 DLT110 Positive Waxing- Inlays I 4 DLT111 Positive Waxing- Inlays II 4 DLT112 Positive Waxing- Crowns I 3 DLT113 Positive Waxing- Crowns II 3 DLT114 Positive Waxing- Bridges I 3 DLT115 Positive Waxing- Bridges II      3 DLT120 Investing Techniques 2 DLT121 Burnout & Casting 2 DLT122 Soldering 1 DLT123 Finishing & Polishing 4 DLT130 Introduction to Ceramic Frame Design 1 DLT131 Investing, Casting & Finishing 3 DLT132 Orientation to Ceramics 1 DLT133 Coping Framework Review      1 DLT134 Metal Conditioning & Opaque 1 DLT140 Ceramic Buildup I 3 DLT141 Ceramic Buildup II 3 DLT142 Ceramic Buildup III      3 DLT143 Waxing Full Contour w/ Ceramic Cutback 2 DLT144 Casting & Finishing Framework 1 DLT145 Buildup- External Characterization 2 DLT146 Contouring       1 DLT147 Buildup- Internal Characterization 1 DLT150 Grazing & Polishing      1 DLT151 Career Guidance & Program Review 1   Total 64

Completion of 960 class hours: The document to be issued upon satisfactory completion of the course is a diploma.

Dental Laboratory Technology II (Advanced Ceramics)
Course Length: 480 Class Hours
Full time: 16 Weeks (30 hours/week)
Part-time: 24 weeks (20 hours/week)

Program Objective:

This comprehensive course is specifically designed for the Crown and Bridge Technician, having as a pre-requisite, knowledge of and skill in Crown and Bridge. The ceramic student will learn theory and practical application in the building of Ceramic crowns and bridges using the three major brands of porcelain, and including framework design and internal staining. The dental ceramist is a highly paid technician working in a hi-demand field.
 

Class Code Course Outline Units DLT201 Orientation to Ceramics 1 DLT202 Coping and Framework Waxing 4 DLT203 Investing, Burnout and Casting 1 DLT204 Metal Preparation / Conditioning 2 DLT210 Opaqing 1 DLT211 Ceramic Build-Up I 2 DLT212 Ceramic Build-Up II     2 DLT213 Ceramic Build-Up III 2 DLT214 Contouring 2 DLT215 Glazing and Polishing 2 DLT216 Introduction to Porcelain Veneers 1 DLT217 Introduction to Inlays    1 DLT218 Introduction to Porcelain Jacket Crowns 1 DLT220 Impressions and Refractory Materials 2 DLT221 Porcelain Build-Up I     3 DLT221 Porcelain Build-Up II 3 DLT222 Porcelain Add-On (Corrections) 1 DLT223 Program Review, Career Counseling 1   Total 32

Completion of 480 class hours: The document to be issued upon satisfactory completion of the course is a diploma