Denturist
The only college in Washington state that offers a nationally accredited Denturist program.
Denturists are licensed specialists who make, fit, and repair complete and partial removable dentures. Bates Technical College is the only college in Washington state that offers a nationally accredited denturist program.
Instruction includes anatomy, physiology, microbiology, ethics, medical emergencies, office management, and clinical/laboratory techniques as they apply to denture practices. Students receive clinical experience in an on-campus denturist clinic that is open to the public. Upon graduation, students are prepared to sit for the denturist’s license examination in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, or Arizona. New students are accepted into the program every fall and spring.
Contact Information:
Enrollment Services
253-680-7002
Downtown Campus
7:30AM - 4:00PM
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More about the program:
Bates Technical College is the only college in Washington State to offer a denturist training program. Denturists are licensed specialists who make, fit, and repair complete and partial dentures. In order to meet the requirements of the denturist profession, candidates must obtain training at an accredited college to qualify to sit for the Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, or Arizona denturist’s license examination. Instruction includes anatomy, physiology, microbiology, ethics, medical emergencies, office management, and clinical/laboratory techniques as they apply to denture practices. Students receive clinical experience in the on-campus denturist clinic which provides services to the public. New students may enter the program at the beginning of fall and spring quarters.
Degrees & Certificates:
- Associate of Applied Science: Denturist
- CIP: 51.0696
Program Lengths:
- AAS degree program length: 6 Quarters
Faculty and Other Contact Information:
Denturist Clinic
253.680.7314
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.
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Denturist AAS (120 Credits)
Description:- 6 quarter AAS
- Maximum class size: 16
- Student to teacher ratio: 16:1
- Enrollment point: Fall, Spring
- This program offers online, hybrid, web-enhanced, and hands-on courses. See course descriptions for more information.
Required Courses
Denturist AAS (120 Credits)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits DNTU 101 Asepsis, Infection, Hazard Control 2 DNTU 102 Biological Concepts 3 DNTU 103 Introduction to Complete Denture Prosthodontics 3 DNTU 104 Baseplates and Occlusions Rims 2 DNTU 105 Tooth Selection and Set I 3 DNTU 106 Dental Materials I 2 DNTU 107 Denture Techniques I 2 DNTU 108 Complete Denture Fabrication I 2 DNTU 109 Dental Office Management I 1 DNTU 110 Head Anatomy and Physiology I 2 DNTU 111 Tooth Selection and Set II 1 DNTU 112 Medical Emergencies 3 DNTU 114 Clinical Denture Fabrication II 1 DNTU 115 Partial Dental Casts 2 DNTU 116 Framework Design-RFD 3 DNTU 117 Dental Office Management II 2 DNTU 118 Clinical Denture Procedures I 2 DNTU 119 Dental Impressions Procedures I 2 DNTU 120 Head Anatomy and Physiology II 3 DNTU 121 Tooth Selection and Set III 1 DNTU 123 Complete Denture repair I 2 DNTU 124 RPD Frames Fabrication 2 DNTU 125 Oral Pathology 2 DNTU 126 Clinical Denture Procedures II 2 DNTU 127 Dental Impressions Procedures 2 DNTU 128 Fabrication Clinical II 1 DNTU 129 Polish Methods -RPD Frames 1 DNTU 131 Wax Patterns - Partials 4 DNTU 132 Teeth Arrangement -RPD 2 DNTU 135 Introduction to Oral Pathology I 3 DNTU 136 Clinical Denture Procedures III 2 DNTU 138 Fabrication Clinical III 2 DNTU 139 Dental Office Manager III 2 DNTU 201 Complete Denture Repair II 2 DNTU 203 RPD Repair Methods 3 DNTU 204 Dental Office Management IV 2 DNTU 205 Denture Adjustments 1 DNTU 206 Ethics and Jurisprudence 1 DNTU 207 Malocclusions 2 DNTU 208 Clinical Denture Procedures IV 2 DNTU 210 Geriatric Patient Needs 3 DNTU 211 Fabrication Clinic IV 2 DNTU 212 Alternative RPD Systems 2 DNTU 213 Implant/Precision Attachment 1 DNTU 214 Advanced Special Services 1 DNTU 215 Advanced Dental Appliances 1 DNTU 220 Dental Office Management V 2 DNTU 222 Fabrication Clinical V 3 DNTU 223 Dental Office Management VI 3 DNTU 229 Clinical Denture Procedures V 4 DNTU 233 Finish Methods -RPD 1 General Education Requirements
Communications (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits ENGL175 Professional Writing 5 ENGL&101 English Composition I 5 ENGL&235 Technical Writing 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Quantitative (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits MATH171 Technical Math 5 MATH172 Business Math 5 MATH&107 Math in Society 5 MATH&141 Precalculus I 5 MATH&142 Precalculus II 5 MATH&146 Statistics 5 MATH&151 Calculus 5 MATH&152 Calculus II 5 MATH&153 Calculus III 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Humanities/Social Sciences/Natural Sciences/Other (5 Credits Required)
Course Code Course Title Course Credits BIOL&160 General Biology 5 BIOL&175 Human Biology with Lab 5 BIOL&241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 5 BIOL&242 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 5 BIOL&260 Microbiology 5 BUS&101 Introduction to Business 5 BUS&201 Business Law 5 CMST152 Intercultural Communication 5 CMST&102 Introduction to Mass Media 5 CMST&210 Interpersonal Communication 5 CMST&220 Public Speaking 5 CMST&230 Small Group Communications 5 CMST&240 Culture & Diversity in Health Care 5 ECON&201 Microeconomics 5 ECON&202 Macroeconomics 5 NUTR&101 Intro to Nutrition 5 CHEM&121 General Chemistry 5 CHEM&131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry 5 HIST101 A History of Science and Technology 5 HIST&146 United States History I 5 HIST&147 United States History II 5 HIST&148 United States History III 5 HUM&101 Introduction to Humanities 5 PHYS&114 Introductory Physics I (Algebra based Physics) 5 PHYS&221 Engineering Physics I w/LAB 5 PHYS&222 Engineering Physics II w/LAB 5 PHYS&223 Engineering Physics III w/LAB 5 POLS&101 Introduction to Political Science 5 PSYC&100 General Psychology 5 PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology 5 SOC&101 Introduction to Sociology 5 Note: See a Career Advisor prior to choosing courses that meet general education requirements.
Prerequisites:
- A high school diploma or GED.
- Applicants must be fully ready to enter into general education courses. This entry requirement may be satisfied by providing the registrar with official transcripts showing actual completion of general education courses, or by satisfactory completion of placement tests that enable the student to enroll directly into required general education courses.
- Applicants must take and pass aptitude tests measuring dexterity and the ability to visualize three-dimensional forms.
- Personal interview with instructor.
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.
- National Median Salary: $85,799
- National Potential Annual Job Openings: 4,600
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