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CIP PROGRAM: 51.0603
Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician.

Summary: A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of dentists, to design and construct dental prostheses such as caps, crowns, bridges, dentures, splints, and orthodontic appliances. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, dental materials, ceramics technology, impressions, complete dentures, partial dentures, orthodontics, crowns and bridges, sculpture, bonding and assembly techniques, and equipment operation.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics - Related Occupations

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National Completion Rate Trends

Year Associate'sBachelor'sMaster's
2020 90 5 -
2021 87 10 -
2022 96 19 -
2023 94 9 -
2024 90 8 -
Change +4.44% +80.00% -

Related CIPs

51 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
51.06 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
51.0603 Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician.
51.0601 Dental Assisting/Assistant.
51.0602 Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
51.0699 Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other.

Institutions granting degrees in Dental Laboratory Technology/Technician.

Institution Degrees Granted (2024)5-Year Change

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