Dental Lab Technician

The only fully accredited ADA Dental Lab Technician program in Washington state.

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Blend precision, artistry, and advanced technology in our Dental Lab Technician program—Washington State’s only fully accredited program of its kind through the American Dental Association. In this unique, career-focused program, you’ll learn to design and fabricate dental prosthetics such as crowns, bridges, dentures, and orthodontic appliances using both traditional techniques and cutting-edge CAD/CAM technology. Through hands-on training and real-world work-based learning, you’ll develop the technical expertise and attention to detail needed to thrive in modern dental labs. If you’re looking for a high-demand career that combines craftsmanship with digital innovation, this program delivers the skills and experience to set you apart.

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Robert Hayes, Program Career Advisor

253.680.7313

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Robert Hayes, CDT, Instructor

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Program Information

Degrees & Certificates:

  • Associate of Applied Science: Dental Lab Tech
  • Certificate of Competency: Dental Lab Tech
  • CIP: 51.0603

Program Lengths:

  • AAS degree program length: 8 Quarters
  • Certificate of Competency: 4 Quarters

Location/Hours

Downtown Campus

7:00AM - 4:00PM

Note: Information is accurate as of its original posting date. The college reserves the right to edit, change, or update information as needed throughout the year. Up-to-date information is available in Student Services.

Prerequisites:

  1. High school diploma or GED
  2. Students will take general education courses in addition to Dental Lab Tech studies. Applicants must provide proof of readiness by either supplying official transcripts showing completion of pre-college level courses or by satisfactorily completing
  3. Placement tests that will allow students to enroll directly in general education classes
  4. Applicants must complete a dexterity and hand-eye coordination assessment that will be reviewed by the instructor. Applicant and instructor will discuss the assessment results to evaluate individual abilities and program readiness

Tuition and Fees

At Bates, our tuition is affordable and there are options to help make it even easier to gain an education. Federal aid is available for many of our students. Scholarships are also available through the Bates Foundation.

See if you qualify for other funding through our special funding programs with the Workforce Education office.

Bates Technical College curriculum complies with the American Dental Association standards and is the only fully accredited ADA Dental Lab Technician program in Washington state. Instructors are Certified Dental Technicians with years of industry experience. Successful completion of the Dental Lab Tech program puts graduates on a fast track to earn their Certified Dental Technician (CDT) credentials. Upon graduation, students can also test and earn the Registered Graduate (RG) credential.

Learn more about this program’s Advisory Committee.

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