student in dental lab works on carving dentures

Contact

Erin Popov
Director/Instructor
popove@durhamtech.edu

Admissions Questions

Dorothy Yates
Limited Enrollment Specialist

Restorative Dental Technology - Complete Dentures Techniques Certificate

Short Term

The Restorative Dental Technology curriculum prepares individuals in the art and science of fabricating dental restorations. The dental technician fabricates dentures, partials, crowns, bridges and orthodontic appliances. Technicians use specialized hand instruments and equipment while working with various dental materials and digital software.

Course work for the Complete Dentures includes in-depth studies of fabrication techniques for both single and complete dentures, denture repairs, and implant supported removable dental prostheses. The dental laboratory technology student will be exposed to classroom, laboratory training.

Graduates may be employed by commercial laboratories, dental office laboratories, dental manufacturers, or as the owner of a dental laboratory.

Completion of Complete Dentures certification is recommended prior to Cast Partial Denture certification.

Certificate courses can count towards earning an associate degree in addition to needed general education course requirements. Only associate degree graduates may qualify to take the Recognized Graduate Examination administered by the National Board for Certification.

If you have any questions about Restorative Dental Technology programs, view Frequently Asked Questions.

CODA - Commission on Dental AccreditationThe Restorative Dental Technology program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commissionon Dental Accreditation can be contacted at 312- 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611-2678. View the . 

How to Apply

Program applications for the Fall semester are accepted November 1 – June 1. 

Before you Apply

View the Admissions Checklist. Attend an information session (recommended). They are listed in the Upcoming Events section below.

Apply to the College

New students who are not currently enrolled at 97É«Íø should apply to the College using the Health and Wellness Enrollment Steps.

Apply to the Program

Prerequisites must be completed before applying to the program. Review the Admissions Checklist. Apply to the Dental Laboratory Technology - Cast Partial Denture program during the application period using the online.

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2025 Application Deadline is Jun 01

Estimated Tuition & Fees

$2,161

Degree Type

Certificate

Location

Main Campus

Credit Hours

18

First-Semester Courses

Course Number Title Credit Hours
DLT-111 Dental Anatomy/Physiology 5
DLT-114 Dental Materials 3
DLT-116 Complete Dentures 4

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