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Dental Technician Schools - Accredited Programs

Dental Technician Schools

Dental Technician programs provide the best way for an individual to become a lab technician. Studying in an accredited school provides a formal education based on the latest dental procedures and techniques. The schools on this list are responsible for ensuring all standards which apply to dental technicians are taught to prospective students and that they emerge as competent dental lab technicians. If you are an international student looking to become a dental technician in the US, see information on studying in the US.

The following list of dental technician schools for dental lab technicians in the United States. Graduates of these programs receive either an associate degree or a certificate. (Graduates of 2-year training programs may need additional hands-on experience to become fully qualified). There are also a few programs that offer a four-year baccalaureate program in dental technology. In most cases, a high school diploma or its equivalent is needed to apply to an accredited dental lab technician program.


The overall quality of education provided by all U.S. accredited dental schools on this list is high. While there are publications which provide ranking information for dental technician schools, this information can often be misleading and is therefore, unreliable for most individuals. One of the best measurements of a dental technician school’s academic performance is through its accreditation status.

The Commission on Dental Accreditation has developed accreditation standards for dental technician programs which are reviewed periodically and revised as necessary. The Commission expects that one of the goals of a dental technician school is to prepare qualified individuals. Accredited dental technician schools must design and implement their own outcomes measures determinants in order to fully assess if the goals and objectives of the program is being met. Results of theses ongoing, documented assessment processes must be used to evaluate the program's effectiveness in meeting its goals, to improve program quality and enhance student achievement. Unless noted, all programs listed on this list of dental technician schools have adequately satisfied the requirements set forth by the Commission on Dental Accreditation and are given the accreditation seal of approval.
 


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The decision of where to apply to a dental technician school is a very personal one. The decision depends on many factors; career goals, personal interests, financial considerations, etc. For this reason, use diligence when evaluating a program on this list of dental technician schools. Seek advice from health care professionals and career advisers. While the goal is to be accepted into a dental technician program, the objective is to get into a program that compliments your goals, your abilities, and expectations. This involves doing research, interviewing the prospective dental technician schools, and submitting all required materials such as transcripts and references, as well as the "dreaded" essay.

One important requirement for college admissions is the essay examination. When you have found the perfect school and program, you must do all that you can to increase your chances of being accepted. One resource to consider using is EssayEdge.

According to their website, over 200 of their editors are graduates of such competitive colleges as Yale, Harvard, and Columbia. They claimed to have helped more applicants with their admission essays than any other company in the world and that thousands of students have gained admission to their top-choice colleges and universities with the help of their services. Their admissions essay writing course offers numerous tips and strategies for developing an essay. From brainstorming, structuring, tone, style an editing, the essay writing course is a highly recommended tool. Feel free to review the course and improve your chances of being accepted to the program of your choice. They even offer you the chance to view at no cost, 300 sample admissions essays. So take advantage of this offer, check out the quality of their work and then decide if this is a service that would benefit to you or someone you know looking for help with writing a college admissions or scholarship application essay.

While completing the dental lab tech program application, it is also important to research funding to help pay for the costs of your education. As part of the application packet, most colleges include a Federal Student Financial Aid (FSFA) application - a financial aid need based program administered by the federal government. You can learn more about the FSFA program here. In addition to the FAFSA, other areas to investigate are:


You can also use the SiteSearch toolbar below to search for more information on the web about dental lab tech programs and EssayEdge.com for help with your admissions essay.





US DENTAL TECHNICIAN PROGRAMS



Arizona
Pima County Community College
2202 West Anklam Road
HRP-220
Tucson, AZ 85709-0080
Program Administrator: Mr. Max Atwell
Phone: 520-206-3100




California
Los Angeles City College
855 North Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Program Administrator: Dana Cohen
Phone: 323-953-4000

Pasadena City College
1570 East Colorado Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91106
Program Administrator: Anita Bobich
Phone: 626-585-7884




Florida
Indian River Community College
3209 Virginia Avenue
Ft. Pierce, FL 34981
Program Administrator: Mr. Don R. Symington
Phone: 772-462-7527

McFatter Vocational Technical School
6500 Nova Drive
Davie, FL 33317
Program Administrator: Mr. Fred Isaac
Phone: 754-321-5864




Georgia
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway, SW
Room 2148
Atlanta, GA 30310-4446
Program Administrator: Ms. Becky Tolson
Phone: 404-756-3811




Idaho
Idaho State University College of Technology
Dental Laboratory Technology Program
Box 8380
Pocatello, ID 83209-8380
Program Administrator: Ms. Diane Edmunds
Phone: 208-282-3141




Indiana
Indiana University Purdue University
2101 Coliseum Boulevard, East
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499
Program Administrator: Mr. Charles Champion
Phone: 260-481-6568




Iowa
Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Boulevard SW
Room 221 Linn Hall
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
Program Administrator: Ms. Betty L. Mitchell
Phone: 319-398-5400




Kentucky
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Cooper Campus
Cooper Drive
330 Oswald Building
Lexington, KY 40506-0235
Program Administrator: Ms. Robin E. Gornto
Phone: 859-246-6244




Louisiana
Louisiana State University School of Dentistry
LSU South Campus
8000 GSRI Road
Building 3100, Room 260
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Program Administrator: Mr. Allan Rappold




Massachusetts
Middlesex Community College
33 Kearney Square
Lowell, MA 01852
Program Administrator: Jerry Kessler
Phone: 978-656-3056




New York
Erie Community College, South Campus
4041 Southwestern Boulevard
Orchard Park, NY 14127-2199
Program Administrator: Dr. Marvin Herman
Phone: 716-851-1759

New York City College of Technology
300 Jay Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201-2983
Program Administrator: Mr. Nicholas Manos
Phone: 718-260-5137




North Carolina
Durham Technical Community College
1637 Lawson Street
Durham, NC 27703
Program Administrator: Michael Patrick
Phone: 919-686-3399




Oregon
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Program Administrator: Ms. Josette Beach
Phone: 503-977-4235




Texas
San Antonio College
1300 San Pedro Avenue
San Antonio, TX 78212-4299
Program Administrator: Mr. Thomas H. Anthony
Phone: 210-567-3063

School of Health Care Sciences-Air Force
917 Missile Road
381st Training Squadron
Sheppard AFB, TX 76311-2246
Program Administrator: Thomas S. Bartlett
Phone:940-676-6569




Virginia
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
P.O. Box 85622
700 East Jackson Street
Richmond, VA 23285-5622
Program Administrator: Mr. Ernie Wolfe
Phone: 804-523-5931




Washington
Bates Technical College
1101 S. Yakima Avenue
Tacoma, WA 98405
Program Administrator: Mr. Robert Holmes
Phone: 253-680-7313
 




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