Dental Laboratory
Associate of Applied Science
Learn the skills to construct and repair dentures, partial dentures, crowns, bridges and other dental appliances. Get 1,492 clock hours of laboratory practice
Limited Admissions Program: Students must meet the preparatory coursework and any other prerequisites and apply to the program. Depending on available spots, students may be placed on a waiting list before starting the program. See Program Admissions or an advisor for details.
Accreditation: This program is accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation.
Title IV Financial Aid eligible: Yes
Location
West Campus
Contact Information
Division of Education & Biomedical Programs
Dean: 520.206.5105
Lead Faculty: 520.206.3100
Program Information
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Careers
Completing this program can lead to employment in a variety of different careers. Here are some examples of occupations related to this program with associated Pima County-based annual median wages. Some careers may require additional education or training. Source: EMSI
| Occupation | Annual Median Wage |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | $46,987 |
Academic Options
This program may apply toward a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS). See an advisor
Program Requirements 2020-2021
General Education Requirements
This section lists general education requirements that are not fulfilled by core or support courses.* A grade of C or better is required for graduation
| General Education Requirements | Credits |
| Communication | 3 |
| Arts and Humanities Recommend: ART 100, 110, or 120 |
3 |
| Social and Behavioral Sciences Recommend: POS 201 or 202 |
3 |
| Other Requirement Recommend: CIS 120 or PHI 123 |
3-4 |
| Special Requirements Recommend: POS 201 or 202 |
|
| Subtotal | 12-13 |
Required Core Courses
A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| DLT 101/101LB | Dental Morphology | 3 |
| DLT 102 | Non-Metallic Dental Materials | 3 |
| DLT 103/103LB | Complete Dentures | 4 |
| DLT 104/104LB | Dental Occlusion | 4 |
| DLT 105/105LB | Partial Denture Construction | 4 |
| DLT 106/106LB | Orthodontic Appliances | 3 |
| DLT 108 | Laboratory Management | 3 |
| DLT 201/201LB | Dental Laboratory I | 3 |
| DLT 202 | Dental Metallurgy | 3 |
| DLT 203/203LB | Fixed Bridgework | 4 |
| DLT 204/204LB | Dental Laboratory II | 3 |
| DLT 206/206LB | Dental Ceramics | 4 |
| DLT 207/207LB | Advanced Dental Laboratory Technology | 5 |
| Subtotal | 46 | |
Required Support Course
A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
| CHM 130IN | Fundamental Chemistry [SUN# CHM 1130] | 4 |
| STU 100 | College Success and Career Planning | 1 |
| Subtotal | 5 | |
| Total | 63-64 | |
* Other general education requirements fulfilled by required core and support courses: Mathematics or Science requirement - CHM 130IN fulfills the credit requirement for this category; the math competency must still be met.
Dental Lab Tech Interest Program/Major Codes: AOA9ALA/9DLT
Dental Lab Tech Program/Major Codes: AASDNTLABTEC/DLT1
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