Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog 2011-12 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Dental Laboratory Technology
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Associate in Science
Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association/Lowell Campus - Day, Starts Fall Semester Only
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Program Description:
The Dental Laboratory Technology Associate in Science degree program offers a curriculum composed of didactic, internship and laboratory experience, with courses in dental materials, oral anatomy, occlusion and issues in dental laboratory technology, as well as study of infectious diseases. The extensive laboratory component, which requires 1,000 hours, covers all phases of dental technology: partial dentures, complete dentures, crown and bridge, ceramics and orthodontics. As a result of this experience, students acquire skills in waxing, gypsum, design, fit and finish, as they pertain to all the major areas of dental technology. The program trains technicians in the category of generalist as defined by the Commission on Dental Accreditation to maintain approval status granted by the Commission. The general education aspect of the curriculum includes content in communications skills, mathematics, chemistry, physics, business principles and computers.
Career and Transfer Outlook:
Students find career opportunities in dental laboratories, dental schools and dental offices throughout New England. Most general education credits transfer to other colleges.
Helpful Hints:
To be successful in this program, students should be able to work with small hand-tools on various dental materials with precision and accuracy.
Program Outcomes:
Graduates of the Dental Laboratory Technology program are prepared to:
- Demonstrate competence in the fabrications of removable and fixed prostheses;
- Perform all related procedures at a commercial level;
- Practice within the legal and ethical framework of the profession;
- Use appropriate oral and written communication in all professional interactions.
Admission to Dental Laboratory Technology
Recommended Course Prerequisites
Required Testing
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Current scores on the college placement test of ENG 101, placement above or completion of Modules 1-4 in MAT 001 (Preparation for College Math), and a reading score of 68. Testing must be completed before admission and within one year of the application deadline.
Required Documents
- Admission Application
- Dental Laboratory Technology Requirement Certification Form
Admission Notes
- Preference may be given to Massachusetts residents.
- Students applying to Dental Laboratory Technology are required to have a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA.
Deadline
- Recommended deadline for application and all other requirements is March 1. Applications may be submitted after this date and will be considered on a space-available basis.
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Requirements After Admission: Students must submit the Student Health Record form, provided by Middlesex Community College, to the Health Service Office. Required documentation of health status includes a completed physical examination, and proof of immunization against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Tetanus/Diphtheria (within last ten years) and one lifetime dose of Tdap, Hepatitis B and Varicella. Students born in the United States before January 1, 1957 will be considered immune to Measles, Mumps and Rubella and exempt from the MMR vaccine requirement. Students born in the United States before January 1, 1980 will be considered immune to Varicella (chicken pox) and exempt from the Varicella requirement.
Standard/Technical Skills Notice: To view a list of standard and/or technical skills required for performing duties in various health career fields, visit the Middlesex Community College Health Division website (www.middlesex.mass.edu) or the Student Information Centers. These skills are not conditions for admission to MCC programs, but do indicate abilities and characteristics necessary for successful completion of college Health programs, and to perform the duties of the career upon graduation.
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