TSTC Curriculum
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The level of public awareness of dental health and preventive dentistry has increased significantly in recent years. Because of this fact and relatively widespread dental insurance coverage, it is expected that the demand for dental laboratory technicians will continue to grow. Dental laboratory technicians make dentures, retainers, crowns, inlays, bridges and orthodontic appliances using written instructions from dentists. This field is an exacting science, as well as an art, which requires attention to precise details.
In this program, students will learn to
• Work with wire, plaster, porcelain, wax, plastic, gold and other metals
• Use specialized tools to carve and shape dental materials
• Match color and placement of teeth for natural look and comfortable fit
Admissions Requirements
In addition to admissions requirements listed under "Admissions Information," students are required to complete special tests in manual dexterity, dimensional abilities and use of tools. Applicants will be notified of testing dates.
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| Associate of Applied Science Degree - 2011 | Lec | Lab | Cont | Credit |
| Semester 1 |
| DLBT | 1201 | Dental Anatomy and Tooth Morphology Study of the anatomy of the head and neck including the maxilla, mandible, and temporomandibular joint. Emphasis on natural dentition, tooth anatomy, form, function, nomenclature, and wax carving. | 1 | 4 | 80 | 2 |
| DLBT | 1209 | Removable Partial Denture Techniques I Introduction to removal partial dentures. Topics include temporary partials and treatment partials with wrought clasps. | 1 | 4 | 80 | 2 |
| DLBT | 1213 | Complete Denture Techniques I Introduction to the fabrication of complete dentures. Topics include edentulous arch anatomical lanmarks, edentulous cast preparation, impressions, trays, baseplates, occlusal rims, and artificial tooth arrangement. | 1 | 4 | 80 | 2 |
| DLBT | 1217 | Fixed Restorative Techniques I Introduction to fixed restorative techniques. Topics include types of casts with removable dies and fabrication of wax patterns. | 1 | 4 | 80 | 2 |
| HRPO | 1311 | Human Relations † Practical application of the principles and concepts of the behavioral sciences to interpersonal relationships in the business and industrial environment. | 3 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 7 | 16 | 368 | 11 |
| Semester 2 |
| DLBT | 1205 | Dental Materials Study of dental materials and their uses in the fabrication of all types of dental protheses. | 1 | 4 | 80 | 2 |
| DLBT | 2204 | Removable Partial Denture Techniques II Study of the components of removable partial dentures and the methods of surveying and designing and fabricating removable partial dentures. Prerequisite: DLBT 1209. | 1 | 4 | 80 | 2 |
| DLBT | 2207 | Complete Denture Techniques II Comprehensive study and practice of the procedures required to construct complete maxillary and mandibular dentures from the final impression to the finished appliance. Prerequisite: DLBT 1213. | 1 | 4 | 80 | 2 |
| DLBT | 2211 | Fixed Restorative Techniques II Continuation of construction of wax patterns for single unit crowns by spruing, investing, casting, and polishing the metal crown. Prerequisite: DLBT 1217. | 1 | 4 | 80 | 2 |
| ENGL | 1301 | Composition I † Principles and techniques of written, expository, and persuasive composition; analysis of literary, expository, and persuasive texts; and critical thinking. Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in READ 0200 and WRIT 0200 or English placement test equivalent. | 3 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| | | Speech Elective | 3 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 10 | 16 | 416 | 14 |
| Semester 3 |
| DLBT | 2215 | Removable Partial Denture Techniques III Comprehensive study of and practice in the phases of removable partial denture construction with emphasis on complex dental prostheses. Prerequisite: DLBT 2204. | 1 | 3 | 64 | 2 |
| DLBT | 2217 | Complete Denture Techniques III Introduction to the semi-adjustable articulator and techniques required to repair, reline, and rebase complete dentures. Emphasis on the completion of balanced set-ups. Prerequisite: DLBT 2207. | 1 | 3 | 64 | 2 |
| DLBT | 2241 | Dental Ceramics I Introduction to dental ceramic procedures with emphasis on metal substructures and procelain application. Topics include individual and bridge copings, waxing, casting, and preparation for porcelain adaptation. | 1 | 3 | 64 | 2 |
| DLBT | 2244 | Introduction to Orthodontic Procedures Introduction to orthodontic dental laboratory procedures. Emphasis on wire bending, soldering, and fabrication of removable acrylic resin appliances. | 1 | 3 | 64 | 2 |
| DLBT | 2321 | Fixed Restorative Techniques III Continued refinements in crown and bridge fabrication for multiple-unit fixed-partial dentures with metal pontics. Experience in the fabrication and repair of single and multiple-unit fixed-partial dentures. Prerequisite: DLBT 2211. | 2 | 3 | 80 | 3 |
| MATH | 1314 | College Algebra † * Study of quadratics; polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential functions; systems of equations; progressions; sequences and series; and matrices and determinants. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in DMTH 0200 or Math placement test equivalent. | 3 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | 15 | 384 | 14 |
| Semester 4 |
| DLBT | 1291 | Special Topics in Dental Laboratory Technician Topics address recently identified current events, skills, knowledges, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency. | 1 | 4 | 80 | 2 |
| DLBT | 2233 | Complete Denture Techniques IV Continued instruction in the fabrication of complete dentures. Emphasis on the semi-adjustable articulator using various occlusal theories and different forms of posterior teeth. Set-up modifications for Class II and Class III relationships will be discussed. Prerequisite: DLBT 2217. | 1 | 4 | 80 | 2 |
| DLBT | 2235 | Fixed Restorative Techniques IV Construction of multiple-unit bridges with emphasis on rigid and non-rigid connectors. Prerequisite: DLBT 2321. | 1 | 4 | 80 | 2 |
| DLBT | 2242 | Dental Ceramics II Construction of single and multiple-unit ceramic teeth including characterization and shading of teeth. Emphasis on anterior teeth. Prerequisite: DLBT 2241. | 1 | 4 | 80 | 2 |
| PSYC | 2301 | General Psychology † Survey of major topics in psychology. Introduces the study of behavior and the factors that determine and affect behavior. Prerequisites: READ 0200 or English placement test equivalent. | 3 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 7 | 16 | 368 | 11 |
| Semester 5 |
| DLBT | 2430 | Special Project in Dental Laboratory Procedures Culmination of instruction in practical laboratory procedures with the emphasis on specialized areas of choice. | 2 | 8 | 160 | 4 |
| DLBT | 2446 | Practical Laboratory Procedures ° Comprehensive study of basic commercial laboratory procedures employed while performing specialties in separate departments in actual or simulated situations. Includes laboratory procedures associated with following doctor's prescriptions, quality control, billing, and mailing. Prerequisites: DLBT 2235. | 2 | 8 | 160 | 4 |
| | | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective † | 3 | 0 | 48 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 7 | 16 | 368 | 11 |
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| Grand Totals | 40 | 79 | 1904 | 61 |
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| Notes |
º These courses are designated as capstone courses
† High school articulated course
* MATH 1314 OR CHEM 1411 |
