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Dental Laboratory Technology
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DLT 109 DENTAL MATERIALS 2 Units

Corequisite(s): DLT 113B, 114B.
The history of dentistry, its beginning and progress to date. The composition, characteristics and uses of non-metallic agents such as gypsum products, waxes, resins, impression materials and polishing compounds, metallic agents such as gold and chromium-cobalt alloys. A comprehensive study of the chemical, physical and biological requirements of modern day dental materials. Total of 36 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #4506  8:00am-10:15am Sat     Lecture R505   MATTES J    

DLT 113B DENTURE TECHNIQUES 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): DLT 113A, or the equivalent knowledge and experience.
Corequisite(s): DLT 109, 114B.
Theory and applied techniques for processing balanced complete dentures to include: investing, boil-out, packing, curing, recovery, remounting, selective grinding and finishing/polishing procedures. Semi-adjustable articulators will be employed during these steps. Perform procedures to repair individual teeth and denture bases utilizing cold cure techniques. Reline and rebase ill-fitting complete dentures. Fabricate a surgical splint for immediate dentures. Total of 36 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #4507  7:00am- 9:15am Tu      LecLab  R505   MATTES J    
       &  9:15am-12:35pm Tu              R507   MATTES J    
       &  1:15pm- 4:35pm Tu              R507   MATTES J    
       &  1:15pm- 4:35pm Tu              R507   FUNG L      

DLT 114B CROWN AND BRIDGE 4 Units

Prerequisite(s): DLT 114A, or the equivalent knowledge and experience.
Corequisite(s): DLT 109, 113B.
Theory and applied techniques for crown and bridge construction. Application of procedural steps in the lost wax process, casting and finishing of both single and multi-unit restorations. Principles of bridge design. Study of bridge components . Design and construction of the broken stress bridge and post crown restoration. Application of procedural steps for gold soldering. Study of tooth form and functional occlusion utilizing a full arch model and semi adjustable articulator. Total of 36 hours lecture and 108 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #4508  7:00am- 9:15am Th      LecLab  R505   BOBICH A    
       &  9:15am-12:35pm Th              R507   BOBICH A    
       &  1:15pm- 3:05pm Th              R507   BOBICH A    
       &  1:15pm- 4:35pm Th              R507   AROUNI A    

DLT 116C ADVANCED DENTAL ANATOMY 2.5 Units

Prerequisite(s): DLT 116B, or the equivalent knowledge and experiences.
Corequisite(s): DLT 109, 113B, 114B and 200C.
An intense study of anterior and posterior tooth anatomy. Detailed sculpting of anterior and posterior teeth in wax carving blocks and on study models mounted to an articulator. Includes anatomic tooth drawings of posteriors. Special emphasis on individual tooth contour and detailed occlusal anatomy. Total of 27 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #4722 12:15pm- 1:50pm Sat     LecLab  R508   SUTTON S    
       &  1:50pm- 5:10pm Sat             R508   SUTTON S    
       &  1:50pm- 5:10pm Sat             R508   FUNG L      

DLT 118B ADVANCED CERAMICS 6 Units

Prerequisite(s): DLT 125, or the equivalent knowledge and experiences.
Corequisite(s): DLT 119B, 124, 126, and 201C.
Theory and applied techniques for constructing metal ceramic restorations for crowns and multi-unit fixed partial dentures. Multi-unit framework design, various porcelain build-up techniques, extrinsic and intrinsic staining, corrections and additions. Fabrication of porcelain shoulder margin and porcelain laminate veneer. Instruction in both pre and post soldering, and trouble-shooting. Principles of color theory, usage of the shade guide, and esthetic considerations. Introduction of all-ceramic restorations and dental implants. Total of 45 hours lecture and 189 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #6646  7:00am- 8:25am WF      LecLab  R505   BOBICH A    
       &  8:20am-11:40am WF              R507   BOBICH A    
       & 12:30pm- 3:05pm WF              R507   BOBICH A    
       &  1:30pm- 3:05pm WF              R507   AROUNI A    

DLT 119B PARTIAL DENTURES 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): DLT 119A, or the equivalent knowledge and experience.
Corequisite(s): DLT 117, 118B, 124, 125.
Theory and applied advanced techniques in the construction of nickel -chromium cast partial dentures. Engineering principles in the design of tooth/tissue borne and tooth borne removable partial denture prosthesis to include: repairs, arrangement of artificial teeth, wax-up processing and finishing of partial denture bases. Total of 9 hours lecture and 81 hours laboratory. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #4511  7:00am- 7:45am M       LecLab  R505   MATTES J    
       & 10:45am- 1:10pm M               R507   MATTES J    

DLT 124 DENTAL LABORATORY MANAGEMENT 2 Units

Corequisite(s): DLT 117, 118B, 119B, 125.
Ethics and laws governing professional relationships of dentist and dental technicians. Study of human resource management, decision-making, written communication, resume and interview preparation. Organization of a new dental laboratory business; marketing and research, laboratory design, business forms, equipment, supplies, purchasing, staffing and inventory management. Development of a business plan. Introduction to the computer in a laboratory environment. Professional organizations, Certified Dental Technician (CDT), and Recognized Graduate (RG) Programs. Total of 36 hours lecture. Grading: Letter Grade Only

   #4512  1:35pm- 3:50pm M       Lecture R505   MATTES J    

DLT 126 TRANSITION TO DENTAL LABORATORY INDUSTRY 2 Units

Prerequisite(s): DLT 125, or the equivalent knowledge and experience.
Corequisite(s): DLT 118B, 119B, 124, and 201C or the equivalent knowledge and experience.
Capstone course in dental laboratory technology providing a comprehensive review of all concepts and techniques studied throughout the two-year Dental Laboratory Technology Program. Provides students with an opportunity to become proficient in needed critical thinking skills and judgments practiced in commercial dental laboratories such that students may transition from being student technicians to certified technicians. The course is also open to professional dental technicians in the industry either as a refresher or for possible job advancement. Includes development of skills essential for success specific to the dental laboratory career. Pass/no pass grading. Maximum credit 4 units, 2 units each semester. Total of 36 hours lecture. Grading: Pass/No Pass Only

   #6404  3:50pm- 6:05pm M       Lecture R505   MATTES J    

DLT 200C DIRECTED STUDIES IN ADVANCED DENTAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES 1 Unit

Prerequisite(s): DLT 200B, or the equivalent knowledge and experiences.
Corequisite(s): DLT 109, 113B, 114B, and 116C, or the equivalent knowledge and experiences.
Development and enhancement of advanced dental laboratory techniques, skills and concepts for first year students in the Dental Laboratory Technology Program. Highly focused studies in first year content. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Pass/no pass grading. Total of 54 hours laboratory Grading: Pass/No Pass Only

   #4735  4:35pm- 5:40pm Tu      Lab     R505   FUNG L      
       & 10:15am-11:35am Sat             R505   SUTTON S    
       &  4:35pm- 5:40pm Th              R505   AROUNI A    

DLT 201B DIRECTED STUDIES IN INTERMEDIATE DENTAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUE 1 Unit

Prerequisite(s): DLT 201A, or the equivalent knowledge and experiences.
Corequisite(s): DLT 125, or the equivalent knowledge and experiences.
Development and enhancement intermediate dental laboratory techniques, skills and concepts for second year students in the Dental Laboratory Technology Program. Highly focused studies in second year content. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Pass/no pass grading. Short term course. Total of 54 hours laboratory. Grading: Pass/No Pass Only

   #6742                 TBA     Lab     R505   BOBICH A    
         9.0 Hours TBA per week
         Short Term: 04/8/11-05/20/11

DLT 201C DIRECTED STUDIES IN ADVANCED DENTAL LABORATORY TECHNIQUES 1 Unit

Prerequisite(s): DLT 201B, or the equivalent knowledge and experiences.
Corequisite(s): DLT 118B, 119B, 124, and 126, or the equivalent knowledge and experiences.
Development and enhancement of advanced dental laboratory techniques, skills and concepts for second year students in the Dental Laboratory Technology Program. Highly focused studies in second year content. Maximum credit 2 units, 1 unit each semester. Pass/no pass grading. Total of 54 hours laboratory. Grading: Pass/No Pass Only

   #6376  3:00pm- 4:50pm WF      Lab     R505   AROUNI A    
   #6905  3:05pm- 4:55pm WF      Lab     R505   AROUNI A    

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