Contact
Erin Popov
Director/Instructor
popove@durhamtech.edu
Admissions Questions
Dorothy Yates
Limited Enrollment Specialist
Plan of Study
(Courses by Semester)Restorative Dental Technology - Complete Dentures Techniques
Short Term
Dental Laboratory Technology
The Restorative Dental Technology curriculum prepares individuals in the art and science of fabricating dental restorations. The dental technician fabricates dentures, partials, metal or porcelain crowns, and bridges. Technicians use specialized hand instruments and equipment and also work with various dental materials.Course work includes in-depth studies of fabrication techniques for both fixed and removable dental prostheses. The dental laboratory technology student will be exposed to classroom, laboratory, and clinical rotation training.
Graduates may qualify to take the Recognized Graduate Examination administered by the National Board for Certification and may be employed by commercial laboratories, dental office laboratories, dental manufacturers, or as the owner of a dental laboratory.
The Restorative Dental Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commissionon Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 312- 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. View the .
How to Apply
Program applications for the Fall semester are accepted November 1 – June 1.
- Before you Apply
View the Admissions Checklist. Attend an information session (recommended). They are listed in the Upcoming Events section below.
- Apply to the College
New students who are not currently enrolled at Â鶹ӰÊÓ should apply to the College using the Health and Wellness Enrollment Steps.
- Apply to the Program
Prerequisites must be completed before applying to the program. Review the Admissions Checklist. Apply to the Dental Laboratory Technology - Cast Partial Denture program during the application period using the online.
