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Undergraduate Bulletin 2006-2008 
    
Undergraduate Bulletin 2006-2008 [Archived Catalog]

Dental Laboratory Technology (A.S.)


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Program: A.S. in Dental Laboratory Technology
Department of Dental Education
School of Health Sciences

Neff Hall 150 ~ 260-481-6837

The program offers a full-time and part-time curriculum that is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. The program helps you prepare to construct restorative dental appliances and prostheses prescribed by dentists. All courses are offered during daytime hours. Upon completion of the program, you are eligible to take the Comprehensive Examination and one written Specialty Examination of the National Board for Certification. A further practical examination may enable you to become a certified dental technician in our area of specialization.

Admission

Admission to IPFW does not confer admission to the program. You must apply separately to both IPFW and the dental laboratory technology program. You must contact the director of dental laboratory technology for specific information about the program. You may begin the program only in the fall.

Program Requirements

To earn an A.S. in dental laboratory technology, you must fulfill the requirements of IPFW (see Part 7) and the Department of Dental Education, and satisfactorily complete the following courses:

IPFW General Education Requirements (9 credits)


Total Credits: 69–73


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