NU-Manila: Dental Laboratory Technology
Courses and DescriptionsLength and Nature of the ProgramGraduates Expected Career Paths
Courses and Descriptions
DLT is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of dental technologists in accordance with industry standards. It covers the fabrication/ construction and repair of crowns, bridges, dentures, and other dental prosthetics /appliances based on dentists’ prescriptions; management functions in dental laboratory production and operation; performing administrative functions; and career advancement through continuous professional growth and development.
Length and Nature of the Program
NO. OF YEARS TO FINISH THE COURSE: 2 YEARS |
LECTURE: 65 UNITS |
LABORATORY: 35 UNITS |
Required for course completion: On-the-job Training |
Graduates Expected Career Paths
Graduates of this course may be any of the following:
- Commercial laboratory dental technologist
- Department head in larger laboratories
- Dental technologists of their own dental laboratory
- Academician
- Researcher
- Sales and/or marketing agents of prosthetic materials, instruments, and equipment