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Dental Technology
Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Dental Laboratory Technology program will:

  1. Demonstrate the breadth of knowledge in the principals of restorative dental prosthesis and dental sciences.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency in the technical competency skills necessary to perform at or beyond an entry- level position in a dental laboratory.
  3. Comprehend and apply dental terminology, and technical advancements in the dental laboratory technology profession.
  4. Demonstrate ethical work habits and behavior patterns that are required for the success and advancement in the dental profession.
  5. Demonstrate the need for continued learning and professional development locally, nationally and internationally in the field of dental laboratory technology.
  6. Demonstrate the written, oral and multimedia skills necessary to communicate effectively in multicultural/diverse settings.
  7. Demonstrate skills in critical thinking, interpretation, reasoning, questioning, and decision making in the dental profession.
  8. Demonstrate proficiency in interpreting and evaluating current dental prosthetic research and apply that knowledge to demonstrate dental laboratory skills necessary for life-long learning.
  9. Promote the dental laboratory technology profession through service learning activities, affiliations with professional organizations, and partnerships with dental companies and the community.

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