UDLT 101 - Introduction to Dental Laboratory & Dental Laboratory Technology

1. Differentiate the roles and responsibilities of various members of the dental team (Analysis)
2. Examine the ethical, legal, professional, and regulatory responsibilities as they relate to dental practice (Analysis)
3. Employ strategies to mitigate risks and safety considerations in the dental laboratory environment, including machinery, chemicals, and bloodborne pathogens (Application)

1. Identify roles, responsibilities, and interrelations of various members of the dental team 
   1. Dentists 
      1. Prosthodontist 
      2. Periodontist 
      3. Orthodontist 
      4. Endodontist 
      5. Oral Surgeon 
   2. Dental Technician 
   3. Dental Assistant 
   4. Dental Hygienist 
   5. Denturist 
2. Regulation and Professional/Ethical Obligation 
   1. HIPAA 
   2. Regional Dental Practice Act 
   3. Scope of Practice
   4. Prescriptions and Work Authorizations 
   5. Record-keeping 
   6. Boards of Dental Examiners/State Dental Practice Acts 
   7. Licensure 
3. Dental Laboratory Operation 
   1. Infection Control 
      1. Bloodborne Pathogens 
      2. Post-exposure Plan 
      3. Hep B Vaccination 
      4. PPE 
   2. Machine Safety 
   3. Chemical Safety 
   4. Chemical Storage 
   5. Dental Laboratory Specialization 
      1. Removable Denture 
      2. Removable Partial Denture 
      3. Fixed 
      4. Orthodontic 
      5. Implants 
      6. Full Service 
      7. Digital Dentistry 
   6. Workflow 
      1. Analog 
      2. Digital 
   7. Inventory Management 
   8. Supplies, Storage, and Ordering 
   9. Quality Assurance 
      1. Review of prescriptions and materials received from the dentist 
      2. Review of finished work in preparation for case delivery 
4. Regulatory and professional organizations
   1. American Dental Association (ADA)
      1. Approval of restorative materials
   2. National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL)
      1. NBC Certified Dental Technician (CDT) Program
      2. NBC Certified Dental Laboratory (CDL) Program
   3. Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit Scheme (DAMAS)
   4. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
      1. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
      2. Quality Systems/Good Manufacturing Practices (QS/GMP)
      3. Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA)
   5. History of Dentistry
      1. Ancient
      2. Middle Ages
      3. 18th Century
      4. Pierre Fauchard -father of modern dentistry
      5. 19th Century
      6. First industrial-type dental laboratory
      7. 20th Century