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Partial Dentures Technologist — Certificate for Direct Employment
this accelerated program teaches skills for specialized work in a dental laboratory. it also helps you earn certificates in
other dental laboratory specialties. Complete this program exclusively on evenings/weekends.
What can I do with this certificate?
Career Options: Work in a dental lab constructing partial dentures. increase opportunities for employment and
promotion within the dental laboratory industry.
Academic Options: Pursue a degree in Dental laboratory technology aas. take classes to earn other specialized
certificates.
Location: West Campus
Department/Contact Information:
Dean: 206-6661
lead faculty: 206-3100
Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
Required Core Courses - A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
Dlt 101/101lB* Dental morphology** (F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Dlt 104/104lB* Dental occlusion ** (Sp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Dlt 105/105lB* Partial Denture Construction (Sp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Dlt 106/106lB* orthodontic appliances (Sp). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Dlt 108* laboratory management** (Sp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Total credits as displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
* this course has a prerequisite, co-requisite, or recommendation. see course description section.
** Please note that Dlt 101/101lB and Dlt 108 taken as part of any certificate will satisfy the requirement for subsequent certificates.
f= fall | sp= spring | su= summer | n/o= may not be offered this year, check class schedule
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