Diploma in Dental Technology Sciences in Vancouver Canada | Vancouver Community College

Master both conventional and modern techniques for creating dental prosthetics, orthodontic devices, and implant-supported dental work. After finishing this program, graduates will gain the skills to: Design, produce, adjust, and fix both permanent and removable dental prosthetics along with orthodontic devices. Combine foundational understanding of dental lab processes with physics and chemistry concepts related to crafting oral devices and dental repairs. Evaluate the features and qualities of dental materials used in making oral appliances and restorations, determining their best uses in clinical settings. Examine the functions and specifications of specialized tools and equipment for dental appliance fabrication, deciding how to properly employ them.

Teaching methods, curriculum design, and delivery formats focus on the National Essential Competencies for Dental Laboratory Technology Practice in Canada. The Dental Technology Sciences program emphasizes skill mastery through diverse educational approaches. Students receive theoretical instruction and hands-on lab training throughout their studies. The program incorporates various learning methods such as case studies, self-evaluation, research projects, presentations, teamwork, seminars, process mapping, strategic planning, idea generation, and simulated scenarios.