Navy Advanced Dental Laboratory Technology
The Navy Advanced Dental Laboratory Technology (DENTLA) course is designed to further enhance students’ knowledge and practical aptitude for procedures accomplished in dental laboratories throughout the fleet.
Students will be exposed to the digital revolution in the form of Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology and 3D printing options. Students will be trained on digital workflows that offer advanced restoration solutions with greater accuracy, efficiency, and a more predictable outcome to include both complex fixed and removable prostheses.
The course will conclude with training on management and administration duties relative to dental laboratory technology. The course combines didactic classroom instruction and closely supervised practical experience.
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 US Air Force
AFSC: N/A
 US Army
MOS: N/A
 US Navy
NEC: Dental Laboratory Technician, Advanced
Course Length: 880 hours
Iterations per year: 2 School Code 083
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The Dental Advanced Laboratory Technician course provides advanced formal education and training in the dental laboratory sciences utilized in military dental laboratories. Students are trained in the major disciplines of: advanced porcelain techniques, fixed prosthodontics, and removable prosthodontics.
Performance-based training is conducted for all aspects of training as this course deals in the fabrication of dental appliances. This course includes training in Dental Advanced Fixed Laboratory Technician I, Dental Advanced Removable Laboratory Technician, and Dental Advanced Fixed Laboratory Technician II programs. It also includes Navy specific advanced training on fabrication of incisal guide tables, denture set-up, complex removable dental prosthesis, articulation, diagnostic wax-ups, metal-ceramics, implants, radiographic stents, surgical guides, custom trays, provisionals, hybrid implant restorations, dentures, dental laboratory management and administration.
The instructional design of this program’s courses is group-lock step. Methods of instruction include, but are not limited to: lecture, demonstration, online materials, simulations, laboratory practice, and practical exercises. Quality control and safety techniques are emphasized throughout the course.
Accreditation or Related Information:
Graduates from this course receive recommended college credits from the American Council on Education (ACE).
Credentialing Information:
N/A
METC Information
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