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  • 2.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: DLT 116A or the equivalent knowledge and experiences. Corequisites: DLT 200B. Intermediate dental anatomy principles to include studies in Cusp-to-Fossa and Cusp-to-Occlusal Embrasure occlusal schemes. Emphasis shall be on maxillary and mandibular molars. Axial and occlusal features unique to the molar group of teeth. Posterior tooth nomenclature. Wax carving exercises of selected molars and mounting of study models. Short term class. Total of 9 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: DLT 116B, or the equivalent knowledge and experiences. Corequisites: DLT 109, 113B, 114B and 200C. An intense study of anterior and posterior tooth anatomy. Detailed sculpting of anterior and posterior teeth in wax carving blocks and on study models mounted to an articulator. Includes anatomic tooth drawings of posteriors. Special emphasis on individual tooth contour and detailed occlusal anatomy. Total of 27 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: DLT 116C, or the equivalent knowledge and experiences. Corequisites: DLT 117, 118A, 119A, and 201A. Knowledge and skills acquired in DLT 116A, B, and C as well as all other first year dental technology courses shall be expanded in this course. Studies of various occlusal records such as pantographs, axiographs, check bites, transfer models and various facebows, as well as various occlusal schemes. Focus on functional movement, esthetics, and advanced instrumentation. Principles of occlusal equilibration. Gnathological principles including occlusal determinants. Related nomenclature. Precision waxing techniques. Total of 27 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: DLT 119A; or the equivalent knowledge and experience. Corequisites: DLT 118B, 119B, 124, 125. Basic principles and applied technical procedures in the construction of orthognathic study casts and orthodontic appliances with emphasis on design and wire contouring of various types of arch wires, clasps and springs. Autopolymerizing acrylic resin processing procedures, soldering and minor repairs. Total of 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: DLT 116A or the equivalent. Corequisites: DLT 116B, 119A. Theory and fundamental applied techniques for model and die preparation and cast evaluation. Design and construction of the single unit ceramic alloy framework. Opaque procedures; porcelain manipulation; basic shade control; firing cycles; shaping and glazing single unit ceramic restorations utilizing metal ceramic technology. Total of 36 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory.
  • 6.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: DLT 125, or the equivalent knowledge and experiences. Corequisites: DLT 119B, 124, 126, and 201C. Theory and applied techniques for constructing metal ceramic restorations for crowns and multi-unit fixed partial dentures. Multi-unit framework design, various porcelain build-up techniques, extrinsic and intrinsic staining, corrections and additions. Fabrication of porcelain shoulder margin and porcelain laminate veneer. Instruction in both pre and post soldering, and trouble-shooting. Principles of color theory, usage of the shade guide, and esthetic considerations. Introduction of all-ceramic restorations and dental implants. Total of 45 hours lecture and 189 hours laboratory.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: DLT 116A, or the equivalent knowledge and experience. Corequisites: DLT 116B, 118A. Theory and fundamental applied techniques in the construction of gold and nickel-chromium partial dentures to include: elementary principles of survey and design, model preparation and refractory cast production. Technique and procedural application of preformed patterns, spruing, investing, casting and finishing metal frameworks. Total of 36 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Prerequisites: DLT 119A, or the equivalent knowledge and experience. Corequisites: DLT 117, 118B, 124 and 125. Theory and applied advanced techniques in the construction of nickel-chromium cast partial dentures. Engineering principles in the design of tooth/tissue borne and tooth borne removable partial denture prosthesis to include: repairs, arrangement of artificial teeth, wax-up, processing and finishing of partial denture bases. Total of 9 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory.
  • 1.00 Credits

    Prerequisite: DLT 113A. Research or clinical project including experience in clinical practice settings, practical laboratory assignment, lecture attendance, literature review and community projects. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Total of 54 hours laboratory.
  • 2.00 Credits

    Corequisites: DLT 117, 118B, 119B, 125. Ethics and laws governing professional relationships of dentists and dental technicians. Study of human resource management, decision making, written communication, resume and interview preparation. Organization of a new dental laboratory business; marketing and research, laboratory design, business forms, equipment, supplies, purchasing, staffing and inventory management. Development of a business plan. Introduction to the computer in a laboratory environment. Professional organizations. Certified Dental Technician (CDT), and Recognized graduate (RG) Programs. Total of 36 hours lecture.
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