Dental Technology Program (S100)
Program Description
Leadership Claims
Preparing graduates to work as dental technologists for over 20 years. This program is unique in Ontario.
Program Overview
Students in the Dental Technology program will learn the specialized skills of a dental technologist. You'll learn how to design and fabricate various oral devices that have been prescribed to a patient by a regulated dental practitioner (often a dentist). Devices include appliances like full dentures, partial dentures, crowns, bridges, implant-related restorations, orthodontic appliances and other specialty items. This program is unique in Ontario.
Full Description
The Dental Technology program will prepare you to work in the field of dental technology. If you want to work in the dental industry but don’t necessarily want to engage directly with client care, consider this profession. We recommend that you have an eye for detail, enjoy working with your hands and have good hand/eye coordination.
We’ll teach you to use a variety of tools to create oral devices that are prescribed by regulated dental practitioners (often a dentist). You’ll learn how to use specialized hand tools, molds and the latest technology to make oral devices that are as unique as the individuals you will be creating them for. You’ll practise your skills in our on-site high-tech dental labs as we teach you to create:
- full dentures
- partial dentures
- crowns
- bridges
- implant-regulated restorations
- orthodontic appliances
- other speciality items
Watch this video to learn how specialized 3D scanners and printers are changing how dentures are made.
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the registration examination and apply to the College of Dental Technologists of Ontario to obtain a Certificate of Registration. (Note: Additional fees apply.) Without a certificate, graduates may work as a lab technician under the supervision of a Registered Dental Technologist. See cdto.ca for further information about registration with the College of Dental Technologists of Ontario.
Your Field Education Options
As this is a very hands-on profession, in-class work on practical laboratory assignments plays an important role in helping to prepare students for the real-world work ahead.
In preparation for the external field component in year three, students will learn and practise skills in all areas of the dental laboratory, from introductory skills in model work to advanced digital dentistry procedures.
During semester 6, students will spend two days a week in class and three days per week off-site (approximately 21 hours per week) at an external professional laboratory. This experience gives students a valuable opportunity to practice their consolidated skills in a real-world setting and also provides a professional networking opportunity.
PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to complete the pre-placement health form and organize their own external lab experience, and must have program approval prior to starting.
Interested in this program but need more competitive marks? Consider enrolling in the Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and Degrees (A108) program. This program will help you develop new and strengthen existing skills in math, biology, chemistry, physics, and communication. PLEASE NOTE: While successful graduates of the (A108) program will be eligible to apply to this advanced diploma, it does not guarantee entry into this program.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Educational Pathways
For information on future study options, see the Transfer Guide.
Courses
Required Courses
SEMESTER 1
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ANAT 1010 | Functional Anatomy |
| ANAT 1068 | Head and Neck Anatomy |
| DENT 1026 | Complete Denture Construction I |
| DENT 1030 | Orthodontics I |
| DENT 1150 | Introduction to Dental Technology |
| COMM 1000 | Introduction to College Communication (if necessary) |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
SEMESTER 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT 1014 | Crown and Bridge I |
| DENT 1015 | Acrylic Partial Dentures I |
| DENT 1092 | Complete Dentures II |
| DENT 1128 | Dental Lab Materials |
| BIOL 1004 | Microbiology and Infection Control |
| COMM 1007 | College English |
| GSSC 1071 | Understanding Intercultural Communication |
SEMESTER 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT 1158 | Cast Partial Dentures I |
| DENT 1159 | Complete Dentures III |
| DENT 2002 | Crown and Bridge II |
| DENT 1151 | Introduction To CAD/CAM |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
SEMESTER 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT 2003 | Crown and Bridge III |
| DENT 2004 | Cast Partial Dentures II |
| DENT 2005 | Complete Dentures IV |
| DENT 2014 | Orthodontics II |
| DENT 2037 | Ceramics I |
SEMESTER 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT 2039 | Oral Pathology for Dental Technologist |
| DENT 3011 | Crown and Bridge IV |
| DENT 2024 | Orthodontics III |
| DENT 3015 | Ceramics II |
| MGMT 2012 | Applied Management Practice |
| GHUM 3003 | Jurisprudence, Ethics and Professional Responsibilities |
| DENT 3028 | Field Placement |
SEMESTER 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT 3008 | Specialty Pre-Graduate Lab Experience |
| DENT 3027 | Fixed/Removable Implants |
| DENT 3028 | Field Placement |
During the academic year of 2022-23, the third year, semester 5 & 6 courses are not offered.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate demonstrates the ability to:
- Apply learned theory of biology, biomechanics, chemistry and anatomy in all relevant aspects of dental technology practice.
- Employ safe and aseptic procedures when using and maintaining equipment and materials associated with the dental technology profession.
- Select and utilize specified materials in the construction of dental prostheses, recognizing the materials’ limitations and advantages.
- Complete all work in the dental technology practice in adherence to the legislative and ethical requirements of the profession.
- Design and construct dental prostheses using current technologies and materials.
- Analyze and evaluate the design and construction of dental prostheses.
- Work and communicate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary health care team.
- Identify effective business practices in the management of a dental laboratory.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
International Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2021. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2022 and at later dates.
** Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2022. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2023 and at later dates.
† There will be additional costs to the program in each year of study, including textbooks, appropriate laboratory attire and personal protective equipment. There is a rental fee for some equipment on loan to the student.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- grade 12 English (C or U) – A grade of 70% or higher is required.
- grade 11 math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U) – A grade of 60% or higher is required.
- grade 11 biology (C or U) or Grade 12 (U) – A grade of 70% or higher is required.
- grade 11 chemistry or physics (U) or grade 12 chemistry or physics (C or U) – A grade of 60% or higher is required.*
Please note: The manual dexterity test is no longer required for this program.
** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature students may take the Admissions Assessment for English, math or biology, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English, math or biology.
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit the Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
Special Requirements
Additional Mandatory Requirements
Standard First Aid with CPR level C Certificate
- Upon acceptance and confirmation into the program, students must register and show proof of Standard First Aid Certificate (must be renewed every three years) and CPR level C Certificate (must be renewed every year), which must remain valid every academic year. Once you've completed and received your certificate, you must book an appointment and submit it at Clinical Pre-placement Office. For more information, please visit the Pre-placement website.
Pre-placement Health Form (for third-year students only)
- Upon acceptance and confirmation into the program, students must meet all the mandatory pre-placement health requirements for this program. It may take up to four months to complete all the requirements.
- All costs, service fees and fines associated with the overall health requirements are the responsibility of the student.
- For details and to download the mandatory pre-placement health form, go to the Pre-placement website.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown College Online Application System.
Contact Us
Contact Qian Yang at qyang@georgebrown.ca for program information.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
Dental Technology Program (S100)
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Domestic StudentsProgram Description
Leadership Claims
Preparing graduates to work as Dental Technologists for over 20 years. This program is unique in Ontario.
Program Overview
This program is being offered again in Fall 2021. Applications will open for domestic students through Ontario Colleges in early October, 2020, and for international students on December 14, 2020.
Students in the Dental Technology program will learn the specialized skills of a Dental Technologist. You'll learn how to design and fabricate various oral devices that have been prescribed to a patient by a regulated dental practitioner (often a dentist). Devices include appliances like full dentures, partial dentures, crowns, bridges, implant-related restorations, orthodontic appliances and other specialty items. This program is unique in Ontario.
Full Description
The Dental Technology program will prepare you to work in the field of dental technology. If you want to work in the dental industry but don’t necessarily want to engage directly with client care, consider this profession. We recommend that you have an eye for detail, enjoy working with your hands and have good hand/eye coordination.
We’ll teach you to use a variety of tools to create oral devices that are prescribed by regulated dental practitioners (often a dentist). You’ll learn how to use specialized hand tools, molds and the latest technology to make oral devices that are as unique as the individuals you will be creating them for. You’ll practice your skills in our on-site high-tech dental labs as we teach you to create:
- full dentures
- partial dentures
- crowns
- bridges
- implant-regulated restorations
- orthodontic appliances
- other speciality items
Watch this video to learn how specialized 3D scanners and printers are changing how dentures are made.
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the registration examination and apply to the College of Dental Technologists of Ontario to obtain a Certificate of Registration. (Note: Additional fees apply.) Without a certificate graduates may work as a lab technician under the supervision of a Registered Dental Technologist. See cdto.ca for further information about registration with the College of Dental Technologists of Ontario.
Your Field Education Options
As this is a very hands-on profession, in-class work on practical laboratory assignments plays an important role in helping to prepare students for the real-world work ahead.
In preparation for the external field component in year three, students will learn and practise skills in all areas of the dental laboratory, from introductory skills in model work to advanced digital dentistry procedures.
During Semester 6, students will spend two days a week in class and three days per week off-site (approximately 21 hours per week) at an external professional laboratory. This experience gives students a valuable opportunity to practice their consolidated skills in a real-world setting and also provides a professional networking opportunity.
PLEASE NOTE: Students are required to complete the pre-placement health form and organize their own external lab experience, and must have program approval prior to starting.
Career & Postgraduate Study Opportunities
Your Career
Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the provincial registration examination and apply to the College of Dental Technologists of Ontario (CDTO) to obtain a Certificate of Registration. (NOTE: Additional fees apply.) Without a certificate graduates may work as a lab technician under the supervision of a Registered Dental Technologist. See cdto.ca for further information about a Certificate of Registration with the CDTO.
Graduates practise in various settings, but must be registered with the CDTO in order to supervise the operation of a dental laboratory and to work as a Dental Technologist.
Dental Technologists are members of a self-regulated health care profession.
Upon obtaining a Certificate of Registration in the Province of Ontario, graduates may:
- open their own dental laboratory
- supervise the operation of an existing dental laboratory
- work as a Dental Technologist in a dental laboratory or dental office
Without obtaining a Certificate of Registration in the Province of Ontario, graduates may work as:
- a lab technician under the supervision of a Registered Dental Technologist
- a sales representative with a dental supply company
Courses
Required Courses
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| ANAT 1010 | Functional Anatomy |
| ANAT 1068 | Head and Neck Anatomy |
| DENT 1026 | Complete Denture Construction I |
| DENT 1030 | Orthodontics I |
| DENT 1150 | Introduction to Dental Technology |
| COMM 1003 | English Skills (if necessary)* |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
SEMESTER 2
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT 1014 | Crown and Bridge I |
| DENT 1015 | Acrylic Partial Dentures I |
| DENT 1092 | Complete Dentures II |
| DENT 1128 | Dental Lab Materials |
| BIOL 1004 | Microbiology and Infection Control |
| COMM 1007 | College English |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
SEMESTER 3
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT 1158 | Cast Partial Dentures I |
| DENT 1159 | Complete Dentures III |
| DENT 2002 | Crown and Bridge II |
| DENT 1151 | Introduction To CAD/CAM |
SEMESTER 4
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT 2003 | Crown and Bridge III |
| DENT 2004 | Cast Partial Dentures II |
| DENT 2005 | Complete Dentures IV |
| DENT 2014 | Orthodontics II |
| DENT 2037 | Ceramics I |
| GNED | General Education Elective |
SEMESTER 5
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT 2039 | Oral Pathology for Dental Technologist |
| DENT 3011 | Crown and Bridge IV |
| DENT 3024 | Orthodontics III |
| DENT 3015 | Ceramics II |
| MGMT 2012 | Applied Management Practice |
| GHUM 3003 | Jurisprudence, Ethics and Professional Responsibilities |
| DENT 3028 | Field Placement |
SEMESTER 6
| Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| DENT 3008 | Specialty Pre-Graduate Lab Experience |
| DENT 3027 | Fixed/Removable Implants |
| DENT 3028 | Field Placement |
* COMM 1003 / CESL 1003 will be replaced by COMM 1000 Introduction to College Communication starting with Winter 2022 intake.
Program Learning Outcomes
The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:
- Apply learned theory of biology, biomechanics, chemistry and anatomy in all relevant aspects of dental technology practice.
- Employ safe and aseptic procedures when using and maintaining equipment and materials associated with the dental technology profession.
- Select and utilize specified materials in the construction of dental prostheses, recognizing the materials’ limitations and advantages.
- Complete all work in the dental technology practice in adherence to the legislative and ethical requirements of the profession.
- Design and construct dental prostheses using current technologies and materials.
- Analyze and evaluate the design and construction of dental prostheses.
- Work and communicate effectively as part of an interdisciplinary health care team.
- Identify effective business practices in the management of a dental laboratory.
Tuition & Fees
Domestic Tuition
Additional Costs
* Amounts listed are the total of tuition, materials, student service and ancillary fees for the first two semesters of programs starting in Fall 2020. Fees are subject to change for programs starting in Fall 2021 and at later dates.
† There will be additional costs to the program in each year of study, including textbooks, appropriate laboratory attire and personal protective equipment. There is a rental fee for some equipment on loan to the student.
International Students
Visit the International Fees and Related Costs page for more information.
Financial Assistance
This program is approved for OSAP funding, provided the applicant meets OSAP eligibility criteria.
Disclaimer: The information contained in this website is subject to change without notice. It should not be viewed as a representation, offer or warranty. Students are responsible for verifying George Brown College fee requirements.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are selected on the basis of their academic achievement, including the required courses, and any other selection criteria outlined below.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent**
- Grade 12 English (C or U) - A grade of 70% or higher is required.
- Grade 11 Math (M or U) or Grade 12 (C or U) - A grade of 60% or higher is required.
- Grade 11 Biology (C or U) or Grade 12 (U) - A grade of 70% or higher is required.
- Grade 11 Chemistry or Physics (U) or Grade 12 Chemistry or Physics (C or U) - A grade of 60% or higher is required.*
Please note: The manual dexterity test is no longer required for this program.
** Mature Student status (19 years of age or older and no OSSD)
Mature Students may take the Admissions Assessment for English, Math or Biology, OR may consider upgrading to achieve the credit(s) needed in English, Math or Biology.
* CHEMISTRY/ PHYSICS ADMISSION ASSESSMENT: Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, the George Brown assessment centres are closed. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide an online assessment for Chemistry or Physics at this time. Applicants are required to have completed the Chemistry or Physics credit as outlined in the admission requirements.
Online upgrading courses in Chemistry / Physics can be found here:
Please note that George Brown is committed to ensuring that applicants will succeed in their program of choice and meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program. Applicants may be required to have grades higher than the minimum requirements stated.
Course Exemptions
College or university credits may qualify you for course exemptions. Please visit the Transfer Guide for more information.
International Students
Visit the International Admissions page for more information regarding country specific admission requirements.
Special Requirements
Additional Mandatory Requirements
Standard First Aid with CPR level C Certificate
- Upon acceptance and confirmation into the program, students must register and show proof of Standard First Aid Certificate (must be renewed every three years) and CPR level C Certificate (must be renewed every year), which must remain valid every academic year. Once you've completed and received your certificate, you must book an appointment and submit it at Clinical Pre-placement Office. For more information, please visit the pre-placement website.
Pre-placement Health Form (for third-year students only)
- Upon acceptance and confirmation into the program, students must meet all the mandatory pre-placement health requirements for this program. It may take up to four months to complete all the requirements.
- All costs, service fees and fines associated with the overall health requirements are the responsibility of the student.
- For details and to download the mandatory pre-placement health form, go to the pre-placement website.
How to Apply
Domestic students should apply through Ontario Colleges.
International Students
Visit the How to Apply page for more information on how and when to apply.
International students should apply through the George Brown College Online Application System.
Contact Us
Contact Qian Yang at qyang@georgebrown.ca for program information.
For more information about George Brown College, you may also call the Contact Centre at 416-415-2000 (TTY 1-877-515-5559) or long distance 1-800-265-2002.
Contact one of our international recruitment representatives specializing by country of origin by either booking a virtual meeting or submitting an inquiry. For more information visit the International Contact Us page
