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