Program Coordinator and Instructor: G. George

One Associate of Applied Science degree and one Bachelor of Applied Technology degree are available.

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Dental Laboratory Technology

(Four and One-Half Semesters)
The following courses are required for the Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Laboratory Technology.
 

DLT 100	Technical General Education	16 cr
DLT 111	Oral Anatomy and Tooth Morphology	4 cr
DLT 112	Dental Anatomy Laboratory	4 cr
DLT 113	Occlusal Concepts	2 cr
DLT 114	Occlusal Laboratory Practice	3 cr
DLT 115	Applied Dental Chemistry and Physics	2 cr
DLT 131	Crown and Bridge Concepts	3 cr
DLT 132	Crown and Bridge Techniques	3 cr
DLT 133	Complete Denture Principles	2 cr
DLT 134	Complete Denture Techniques	3 cr
DLT 135	Dental Materials	3 cr
DLT 150	Math	1 cr
DLT 151	Removable Partial Denture Concepts	2 cr
DLT 152	Removable Partial Denture Techniques	2 cr
DLT 153	Concepts of Orthodontic/Pedodontic Treatment Appliances	1 cr
DLT 154	Orthodontic/Pedodontic Treatment Appliance Techniques	1 cr
DLT 155	Professional and Industrial Relations	2 cr
DLT 263	Removable Prosthodontics Concepts	2 cr
DLT 264	Removable Prosthodontics Techniques	3 cr
DLT 267	Dental Laboratory Orientation	1 cr
DLT 271	Porcelain Fused to Metal Substructure Concepts	3 cr
DLT 272	Porcelain Fused to Metal Substructure Techniques	3 cr
DLT 273	Fixed Ceramic Restoration, Porcelain Concepts	3 cr
DLT 274	Fixed Ceramic Restoration, Porcelain Technique	4 cr
DLT 285	Dental Lab Clinical Practicum	5 cr
	OR
DLT 286	Dental Lab Specialty Pract.	5 cr
TGE 151	Applied Technical Writing I	2 cr
TGE 152	Applied Technical Writing II	2 cr
TGE 153	Applied Technical Speaking	2 cr
TGE 156	Applied Business Principals	2 cr
TGE 158	Applied Job Search	2 cr
TGE 160	Applied Human Relations	2 cr
		TOTAL: 95 cr

 

Courses

Students who demonstrate adequate academic skill to succeed in the occupational content courses of the program will be given an "S" grade for DLT 100 and will not be required to attend this course.

DLT 100 Technical General Education (variable) 1-16 credits. The basic mathematical skills of fractions, decimals, percents, proportions are reviewed. Also, for technical fields, beginning algebra through the application of the quadratic equation is studied. An experiment-based science class that emphasizes development and application of equations and problem-solving techniques is taught. Communication skills, critical thinking and basic technical writing are stressed.

DLT 111 Oral Anatomy and Tooth Morphology 4 credits. A theoretical study of oral structures, systems and dentition. The student will study the skeletal, muscular, vascular and neural systems of the oral environment as well as terminology, tooth anatomy and general considerations.

DLT 112 Dental Anatomy Laboratory 4 credits. This laboratory course provides the student experience in waxing anatomically correct individual tooth patterns on models with removable dies.

DLT 113 Occlusal Concepts 2 credits. This course is designed to enable the student to become acquainted with various occlusal concepts and theories commonly accepted within the dental field.

DLT 114 Occlusal Laboratory Practice 3 credit. Laboratory exercises provide practice in waxing anatomically correct tooth patterns on casts with removable dies, mounted on semiadjustable articulators, so that the patterns interdigitate and occlude.

DLT 115 Applied Dental Chemistry and Physics 2 credits. A lecture/lab class relating basic chemistry and physics applied to materials used in dental laboratories. Topics include, but not limited to, atomic structure, bonding, investments gypsum materials. Properties of metals: malleability ductility, electronegativity, stress, strain, elasticity, and thermal properties.

DLT 131 Crown and Bridge Concepts 3 credits. A theory course to study various procedures for model development, waxing, casting, finishing and polishing crowns and bridges. Primarily crown and bridge and full-cast restorations. PREREQ: Completion of DLT 111 and DLT 113 with a "C" or better.

DLT 132 Crown and Bridge Techniques 4 credits. A laboratory course to introduce students to various techniques in model development, waxing, spruing, investing, casting, finishing and polishing crowns and bridges. PREREQ: Completion of DLT 112 and DLT 114 with a "C" or better.

DLT 133 Complete Denture Principles 2 credits. The theory course introduces the student to the general principles and procedures involved in the fabrication of complete dentures. PREREQ: Completion of DLT 111 and DLT 113 with a "C" or better.

DLT 134 Complete Denture Techniques 3 credits. A laboratory course designed to provide experiences in laboratory procedures used in the fabrication of complete dentures. PREREQ: Completion of DLT 112 and 114 with a "C" or better.

DLT 135 Dental Materials 3 credits. This theory course describes the uses, characteristics, properties, manipulation, reactions and technique variables that affect the desired properties of commonly used dental materials. PREREQ: Completion of DLT 115 with a "C" or better.

DLT 150 Math 1 credit. Provides a background in math through a review of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents and ratios. Also included is algebra needed to deal with basic chemistry and physics. PREREQ: Completion of DLT 135 with a "C" or better.

DLT 151 Removable Partial Denture Concepts 2 credits. This lecture course covers the broad aspect of removable partial dentures from identification of parts of frameworks and completed dentures to classifications, concepts of survey and design, duplication, waxing, casting, finishing and polishing using chrome cobalt alloys. In addition, tooth arrangement, processing and other considerations are covered. PREREQ: Completion of DLT 131, 133 and DLT 133 with a "C" or better.

DLT 152 Removable Partial Denture Techniques 2 credits. This laboratory course offers the student experience in surveying, duplication, waxing, casting finishing and polishing frameworks. PREREQ: Completion of DLT 132 and DLT 134 with a "C" or better.

DLT 153 Concepts of Orthodontic/Pedodontic Treatment Appliances 1 credit. This lecture course is designed to enable the student to acquire the knowledge necessary to perform the varied laboratory procedures in the fabrication of orthodontic/pedodontic appliances. PREREQ: Completion of DLT 131, 133 and DLT 133 with a "C" or better.

DLT 154 Orthodontic/Pedodontic Treatment Appliance Techniques 1 credit. This laboratory course will provide experience in wire bending and contouring necessary for the fabrication of removable appliances. PREREQ: Completion of DLT 132 and DLT 134 with a "C" or better.

DLT 155 Professional and Industrial Relations 2 credits. Covers a variety of topics necessary to the understanding and comprehension of the relationships between the dental profession and dental laboratory industry. Topics include history, education, recognition programs. Ethical and legal aspects are covered as well as the work environment and infection control. The dental health team concept is covered also. PREREQ: Completion of DLT 131, DLT 132, DLT 134 and DLT 135 with a "C" or better.

DLT 199 Special Topics (variable) 1-8 credits. Addresses the specific needs of individuals, enabling students to upgrade their technical skills through part-time enrollment in units of instruction that are currently available through the program's full-time pre-employment curriculum. Permission of the instructor is required.

DLT 261 Fixed Ceramic Restoration Concepts 3 credits. A theory course to instruct the students to various procedures for the fabrication of porcelain fused to metal restoration. Also, the procedures used to fabricate all porcelain (no metal) restorations, crowns, inlays, onlays and veneers. PREREQ: DLT 131, DLT 132, DLT 151, DLT 153, DLT 155 with a "C" or better.

DLT 262 Fixed Ceramic Restoration Techniques 4 credits. A laboratory course designed to instruct the student to the various procedures used in the fabrication of porcelain fused to metal restoratives. Also, the procedures necessary for the fabrication of all porcelain restoration using a refractory system. PREREQ: DLT 131, DLT 132, DLT 152, DLT 154 and DLT 155 with a "C" or better.

DLT 263 Removable Prosthodontics Concepts 2 credits. This theory class is a continuation of DLT 133 and DLT 151. Topics covered deal with different types of removable prosthodontic appliances, complete denture to partial denture, plastic vs. porcelain teeth, overdentures, and repairs among other topics. PREREQ: Completion of DLT 133, DLT 151, DLT 153, and DLT 155 with a "C" or better.

DLT 264 Removable Prosthodontic Techniques 3 credits. This laboratory course covers different types of cases, tooth arrangements, immediate dentures, repairs and relines. PREREQ: Completion of DLT 152, DLT 154, and DLT 155 with a "C" or better.

DLT 267 Dental Laboratory Orientation 1 credit. This course will consist of visits to different laboratories to observe dental technology in the real world, dental lab environment. PREREQ: completion of DLT 111 through DLT 155 with a "C" or better. *Insurance required.

DLT 271 Porcelain Fused to Metal Substructure Concepts 3 credits. A lecture course designed to give the student an understanding of the requirements of porcelain fused to metal substructure design in single copings, bridge construction, combination crown and bridge-porcelain cased, and in the use of stress breakers (semi-precision attachment). PREREQ: Completion of DLT 131, DLT 135, and DLT 155 with a "C" or better.

DLT 272 Porcelain Fused To Metal Substructure Techniques 3 credits. Laboratory course designed to give the practical hands-on experience of fabricating P.F.M. substructures of different design requirements. The projects completed in this course will be used to fabricate the P.F.M. projects for DLT 274. PREREQ: Completion of DLT 132, DLT 135, and DLT 55 with a "C" or better.

DLT 273 Fixed Ceramic Restoration, Porcelain Concepts 3 credits. A lecture course in the porcelain phase of porcelain fused to metal restoration and also, all porcelain (no metal) jacket crowns, veneers, inlays and onlays. PREREQ: Completion of DLT 135 and DLT 272 with a "C" or better.

DLT 274 Fixed Ceramic Restoration, Porcelain Technique 4 credits. This is a lab course in the porcelain phase of porcelain fused to metal restoration and also all porcelain (no metal) jacket crowns, veneers, inlays and onlays. PREREQ: Completion of DLT 135 and DLT 272 with a "C" or better.

DLT 277 Dental Implants and Precision Attachments 1 credit. This course covers the different kinds of implants: subperiosteal, transosteal, but primarily, endosseous (osseointegration). Also covered are different parts used: screws, posts, analogs, healing caps, etc. and some of the procedures used with each. The precision attachments covered will be introcoronal and extracoronal for fixed restorations, fixed to removable and fully endentulous, also stud and bar attachments with miscellaneous screws, plungers, and cross arch bracing, etc. PREREQ: DLT 263, DLT 264, DLT 271 and DLT 272 with "C" or better.

DLT 285 Dental Laboratory Clinical Practice 5 credits. This course is an on-site laboratory experience designed to provide the student with an actual work load and environment. The requirements of this course may also be met through actual employment. All necessary evaluation procedures must be followed. Insurance required! The student must be enrolled and participating in DLT 285 either in a clinical practice environment or as an employee of a dental lab. If the student is not fulfilling the requirement of DLT 285 (240 hours) or not enrolled in DLT 286 a grade of "F" will be given to the respective student. PREREQ: completion of DLT 263, DLT 264, DLT 267, DLT 271, DLT 273, and DLT 274 with a "C" or better.

DLT 286 Dental Laboratory Specialty Practice 5 credits. This course is a practical laboratory experience designed at ISU to provide the student the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills learned in the formal portion of the program. This course may be taken in lieu of DLT 285 with the instructor's approval. PREREQ: Completion of DLT 263, 264, 273 and 274 with a "C" or better and permission of the instructor.

DLT 299 Advanced Directed Studies 1-8 credits (variable). Designed to meet specific needs of the student through individual work under faculty guidance. Instructor permission is required.

TGE 151 Applied Technical Writing I 2 credits. Course provides instruction in informal technical report writing and business correspondence. Includes grammar/punctuation review, introduction to word processing and technical terminology/vocabulary building. Meets general education requirement for A.A.S. degree.

TGE 152 Technical Writing II 2 credits. Course provides instruction in techniques and application of formal technical report writing and fundamentals of research and development. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.

TGE 153 Applied Technical Speaking 2 credits. Course provides principles of technical and business speech communication. Includes informative and persuasive presentations, effective meeting organization and listening skill development. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.

TGE 156 Applied Business Principles 2 credits. The course provides students with an overview of economic principles related to technical courses of study.

TGE 158 Applied Job Search 2 credits. Course provides techniques and development of employment process skills. Includes instruction in resume/cover letter writing, interviewing, company research, and portfolio preparation. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.

TGE 160 Applied Human Relations 2 credits. Course provides a study of human behavior in an occupational environment with emphasis on communications, motivation, leadership and personal attitude. Meets general education requirement for the A.A.S. degree.

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