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Major Overview for Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician

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Overview for Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician

A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of dentists, to design and construct dental prostheses such as caps, crowns, bridges, dentures, splints, and orthodontic appliances. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, dental materials, ceramics technology, impressions, complete dentures, partial dentures, orthodontics, crowns and bridges, sculpture, bonding and assembly techniques, and equipment operation.

Careers for Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician Majors

A major in Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician

Top 2 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
7
(2.0%)
$4,966
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at New Orleans
New Orleans, LA
1
(0.4%)
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.