Associate in Science

Lowell Campus - Day, Starts Fall Semester Only

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.

Accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.

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Dental Laboratory Technology Admission Requirements

• Eligible for ENG 101 English Composition I and MAT 177 Statistics
  • Eligibility may be demonstrated through placement, course enrollment, previous college coursework or high school transcripts.
• Cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher

 

Required Admission Materials

• Submittal of Middlesex Community College Dental Laboratory Technology Admission Application

• High school and/or college transcripts to show proof of meeting GPA and/or eligibility requirements. Official transcripts can be sent to transcripts@middlesex.edu or 

Middlesex Community College

Enrollment Management Center

33 Kearney Square

Lowell, MA 01852

• Applicants who take classes at Middlesex do not need to submit a Middlesex transcript

 

Deadline

• Fall Priority Application Deadline: May 1st

Applications received after May 1st will be considered on a space-available basis.

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.

Requirements After Admission: Students must submit required documentation of health status which includes a completed physical examination, a two-step Mantoux (TB/PPD) skin test or blood test (T-Spot or Quantiferon Gold) for tuberculosis, a color deficiency test, proof of immunization against Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, and one lifetime dose of TDAP. Directions on submission of the information is included in the admission package. 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.