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DLT 104 Dental Occlusion
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Introduction to the principles of techniques used in the dental laboratory. Includes how to trace and label all aspects of the
maxillary and mandibular teeth, control of inlay wax application, restoring occlusal surfaces and clinical crowns to ideal
occlusion, functional occlusion on articulated casts, and philosophies of different wax added systems.
Prerequisite(s): DLT 101.
Corequisite(s): DLT 104LB
Information: Consent of program director is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
DLT 104LB Dental Occlusion Lab
2 cr. hrs. 6 periods (6 lab)
This is the Lab portion of DLT 104.
Corequisite(s): DLT 104
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
DLT 105 Partial Denture Construction
1 cr. hrs. 1 periods (1 lec.)
Construction of removable partial dentures (RPDs). Includes evaluation and fabrication of preliminary impressions and
models, model survey and RPD design, evaluation and fabrication of final impressions and master models, block out
procedures, model duplication and refractory casts, creating wax patterns, spruing and investing frameworks, burnout and
alloy casts, and recovery of RPD casting. Also includes metal finishing and polishing, occlusion rims, prosthetic tooth
selection and tooth setting, processing and finishing the RPD, and soldering of dental alloys.
Prerequisite(s): DLT 101 or concurrent enrollment.
Corequisite(s): DLT 105LB
Information: Consent of program director is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
DLT 105LB Partial Denture Construction Lab
3 cr. hrs. 9 periods (9 lab)
This is the Lab portion of DLT 105.
Corequisite(s): DLT 105
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
DLT 106 Orthodontic Appliances
2 cr. hrs. 2 periods (2 lec.)
Construction and theory of simple orthodontic appliances. Includes evaluation of preliminary impressions and fabrication of
orthodontic study models, model trimming and evaluation, classification of occlusion and malocclusion types, tooth
numbering systems and identification, wrought wire fabrication, application of wire bending skills, fabrication of removable
tooth retaining and moving appliances, and fixed space maintaining appliances.
Prerequisite(s): DLT 101 or concurrent enrollment.
Corequisite(s): DLT 106LB
Information: Consent of program director is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
DLT 106LB Orthodontic Appliances Lab
1 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lab)
This is the Lab portion of DLT 106.
Corequisite(s): DLT 106
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
DENTAL LAB TECHNOLOGY
DLT 108 Laboratory Management
3 cr. hrs. 3 periods (3 lec.)
Examination of the principles of dental laboratory management. Includes blood born pathogens, infection control
guidelines and procedures, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations for dental laboratories, post
exposure plan, legal and ethical aspects of the industry, history of dentistry, National Association of Dental Laboratories,
and establishing a dental laboratory.
Prerequisite(s): DLT 101 or concurrent enrollment.
Information: Consent of program director is required before enrolling in this course.
Offered: May not be offered this year, check class schedule.
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