Essential Functions: Learns basic tooth morphology and anatomy.
Learns to fabricate and repair dental prosthesis and dental appliances such as dentures, partials, crowns and bridges, inlay/onlay, veneers, and implant restorations.
Learns to read and interpret dental prescriptions.
Familiarizes self with wide range of materials, such as metal (precious, non-precious, gold) or not metal materials (porcelain, composite, acrylic, polyurethane, co-polyester, thermo plastic) and their use in fabricating dental restorations.
Learns and practices restoring natural teeth and correcting dental irregularities by manufacturing fixed removeable appliances.
Develops technical knowledge to make decisions when fabricating dental prosthesis.
May learn basics of replacing partial or total loss of natural teeth by constructing partial or full dentures(metal and non-metal).
Familiarizes self with names and functions of various types of hand tools and equipment (electric drills, presse...