University of Kentucky Undergraduate Bulletin

2003-2004

Visit the Dental Laboratory Technology Web site.

A.A.S. with a major in Dental Laboratory Technology

This program prepares individuals to fabricate dental prosthetic appliances that replace or repair natural teeth to help patients eat, chew, talk, and smile as well or better than they did before. Dental technicians work collaboratively with dentists by following a written work authorization that details the type of prosthesis needed. Dental technicians do not have direct contact with the patient but instead use stone models made from impressions of the patient's teeth and surrounding soft tissues.

The curriculum includes courses in general education and in dental laboratory technology as required by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Upon completion, graduates are eligible to take the National Board for Certification Recognized Graduate Examination and the Certified Dental Technician exam.

The dental laboratory technician has many employment options including commercial dental laboratories, dental offices that have their own laboratories, dental sales and manufacturing firms. Graduates may also choose to own a laboratory, state laws permitting, or seek a teaching position at a dental technology education program.

Please see the Admission Guidelines for Health Programs in the LCC Catalog or visit the Dental Laboratory Technology program Web site at: http://www.uky.edu/LCC/DLT.

 

First Year

First Semester

Credits

ENG 101 Writing I*

3

DN 101 Dental Morphology I

2

DN 111 Dental Materials I

2

DN 121 Complete Dentures I

2

DN 131 Removable Partial Dentures I

2

DN 141 Occlusion I

2

DN 151 Fixed Prosthodontics I

2

 

15

Second Semester

ENG 102 Writing II*

3

DN 102 Dental Morphology II

2

DN 112 Dental Materials II

2

DN 122 Complete Dentures II

2

DN 132 Removable Partial Dentures II

2

DN 142 Occlusion II

2

DN 152 Fixed Prosthodontics II

2

 

15

Summer Session

Social Interaction Course*

3

Heritage/Humanities/Foreign Language Course*

3

 

6

 

Second Year

First Semester

Credits

Oral Communication Course*

3
Mathematics Course*

3

DN 261 Applied Laboratory Techniques

8

DN 281 Orthodontic Laboratory Techniques

2
 

16

Second Semester

Science Course*

3

DN 262 Advanced Specialty Laboratory Techniques

8

DN 291 Dental Laboratory Management, History and Ethics

2
 

13

Total

65
*General Education course.  

 

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