Navy Advanced Dental Laboratory Technology   The instructional design for the Dental Advanced Laboratory Technician program is group lockstep. The program provides fundamental instruction for procedures accomplished in dental laboratories. Students receive training in Dental Advanced Fixed Laboratory Technician, Dental Advanced Removable Laboratory Technician, and Dental Advanced Porcelain Techniques courses. Students receive advanced training on fabrication of incisal guide table, 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, and dental laboratory management and administration. The program culminates in recommended credit hours through the American Council on Education (ACE).

US Air Force AFSC: N/A  US Army MOS: N/A  US Navy NEC: Dental Laboratory Technician, Advanced Program Length: 880 hours Iterations per year: 2 School Code 083   Want more information? Search Instructions

The Dental Advanced Laboratory Technician program 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 program deals in the fabrication of dental appliances. This program 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 program.
 

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