Dental Laboratory Technology (A.S.)

Program: A.S. in Dental Laboratory Technology
Department of Dental Education
College of Health and Human Services

Neff Hall Room 150 ~ 260-481-6837 ~ www.ipfw.edu/dental

The student learning outcomes for the degree are as follows:

Graduates of the Dental Laboratory Technology program will:

• Demonstrate the breadth of knowledge in the principals of restorative dental prosthesis and dental sciences.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the technical competency skills necessary to perform at or beyond an entry-level position in a dental laboratory.
• Comprehend and apply dental terminology, and technical advancements in the dental laboratory technology profession.
• Demonstrate ethical work habits and behavior patterns that are required for the success and advancement in the dental profession.
• Demonstrate the need for continued learning and professional development locally, nationally and internationally in the field of dental laboratory technology.
• Demonstrate the written, oral and multimedia skills necessary to communicate effectively in multicultural/diverse settings.
• Demonstrate skills in critical thinking, interpretation, reasoning, questioning, and decision making in the dental profession.
• Demonstrate proficiency in interpreting and evaluating current dental prosthetic research and apply that knowledge to demonstrate dental laboratory skills necessary for life-long learning.
• Promote the dental laboratory technology profession through service learning activities, affiliations with professional organizations, and partnerships with dental companies and the community.

The program offers a full-time curriculum that is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. A Dental Laboratory Technology degree prepares you for a career as a dental health professional in the construction of restorative dental prostheses prescribed by a dentist. All courses are offered during daytime hours. Upon completion of the program, you are eligible to take a written Comprehensive Examination and one written Specialty Examination. After successful completion of these two written examinations, an additional practical examination may enable you to become a certified dental technician. These examinations are offered by the National Board for Certification.

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. Tou 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 8 ) and the Department of Dental Education, and satisfactorily complete the following courses: