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DLT 207 - Advanced Dental Laboratory Technology

2 Credits, 2 Contact Hours
2 lecture periods 0 lab periods

Application of dental laboratory techniques at the advanced level. Includes full dentures, partial dentures, crown and bridge, dental ceramics, and orthodontics.

Prerequisite(s):  DLT 104 , DLT 104LB , DLT 108 , DLT 202 , DLT 203LB , DLT 203 , and DLT 203LB  
Corequisite(s): DLT 207LB  
Information: Consent of program director is required before enrolling in this course.

Course Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate the concepts and techniques acquired in previous dental laboratory technology courses and apply that experience to the construction of more advanced dental work.
  2. Develop and properly prepare various dental appliances with a minimum expenditure of energy, time, and resources.
  3. Discuss the current and future direction and advancements made in the field of dental laboratory technology.
  4. Identify the various associations and agencies in the dental laboratory technology industry and their areas of responsibility.
Outline:
  1. Advanced Full Dentures
    1. Proper asepsis procedures at each step
    2. Skills learned in other DLT courses
    3. Performing laboratory procedures
    4. Sequence tasks to maximize efficiency
    5. Multiple cases in minimum amount of time
    6. Trends in Dental Laboratory Technology
    7. Fabrication of advanced appliances/prosthesis approved by instructor
    8. National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL)
    9. Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit Scheme (DAMAS)
    10. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
    11. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Quality System/Good Manufacturing Practices (QS/GMP)
  2. Advanced Partial Dentures
    1. Proper asepsis procedures at each step
    2. Skills learned in other DLT courses
    3. Performing laboratory procedures
    4. Sequence tasks to maximize efficiency
    5. Multiple cases in minimum amount of time
    6. Trends in Dental Laboratory Technology
    7. Fabrication of advanced appliances/prosthesis approved by instructor
    8. National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL)
    9. Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit Scheme (DAMAS)
    10. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
    11. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Quality System/Good Manufacturing Practices (QS/GMP)
  3. Advanced Crown and Bridge
    1. Proper asepsis procedures at each step
    2. Skills learned in other DLT courses
    3. Performing laboratory procedures
    4. Sequence tasks to maximize efficiency
    5. Multiple cases in minimum amount of time
    6. Trends in Dental Laboratory Technology
    7. Fabrication of advanced appliances/prosthesis approved by instructor
    8. National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL)
    9. Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit Scheme (DAMAS)
    10. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
    11. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Quality System/Good Manufacturing Practices (QS/GMP)
  4. Advanced Dental Ceramics
    1. Proper asepsis procedures at each step
    2. Skills learned in other DLT courses
    3. Performing laboratory procedures
    4. Sequence tasks to maximize efficiency
    5. Multiple cases in minimum amount of time
    6. Trends in Dental Laboratory Technology
    7. Fabrication of advanced appliances/prosthesis approved by instructor
    8. National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL)
    9. Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit Scheme (DAMAS)
    10. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
    11. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Quality System/Good Manufacturing Practices (QS/GMP)
  5. Advanced Orthodontics
    1. Proper asepsis procedures at each step
    2. Skills learned in other DLT courses
    3. Performing laboratory procedures
    4. Sequence tasks to maximize efficiency
    5. Multiple cases in minimum amount of time
    6. Trends in Dental Laboratory Technology
    7. Fabrication of advanced appliances/prosthesis approved by instructor
    8. National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL)
    9. Dental Appliance Manufacturers Audit Scheme (DAMAS)
    10. International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
    11. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Quality System/Good Manufacturing Practices (QS/GMP)