2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Dental Laboratory Technology
Program Type:	Career Preparatory
Career Cluster:	Health Science

This program has been daggered for deletion with 2016-2017 being the last cohort of students permitted to enroll in the program. After 2016-2017, no new students may be enrolled in this program. Beginning in 2017-2018, new students should be enrolled in Dental Laboratory Technology (New) (H170108). 

PSAV	
Program Number	H170103	
CIP Number	0351060300	
Grade Level	30, 31	
Standard Length	2040 Hours	
Teacher Certification	Refer to the Program Structure section.	
CTSO	HOSA: Future Health Professionals	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	51-9081 Dental Laboratory Technicians
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml 	
Basic Skills Level	Mathematics:	9
Language:	9
Reading:	9	

Purpose

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of Health Science career cluster. 

The program is designed to prepare students for entry level employment as dental laboratory technicians SOC code 51-9081, denture technicians crown & bridge technicians, ceramic & technicians or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in this occupation.  

The content of the program includes, but is not limited to, general studies, physical sciences, dental sciences, and dental laboratory techniques.

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Program Structure

This program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of 6 occupational completion points.

This program is comprised of courses which have been assigned course numbers in the SCNS (Statewide Course Numbering System) in accordance with Section 1007.24 (1), F.S.  Career and Technical credit shall be awarded to the student on a transcript in accordance with Section 1001.44(3)(b), F.S.

To teach the courses listed below, instructors must hold at least one of the teacher certifications indicated for that course.

The following table illustrates the postsecondary program structure:

OCP	Course Number	Course Title	Teacher Certification	Length	SOC Code	
A	HSC0003	Basic Healthcare Worker	DEN LABTEC 7G	90 hours	31-9099	
B	DEA0705	Denture Technician 1		345 hours	31-9099	
	DEA0713	Denture Technician 2 		345 hours	31-9099	
C	DEA0706	Advanced Denture Technician		375 hours	31-9099	
D	DEA0709	Crown And Bridge Technician  		370 hours	31-9099	
E	DEA0710	Ceramic Technician  		245 hours	31-9099	
F	DEA0005	 Dental Laboratory Technician 		270 hours	51-9081	

Common Career Technical Core – Career Ready Practices

Career Ready Practices describe the career-ready skills that educators should seek to develop in their students.  These practices are not exclusive to a Career Pathway, program of study, discipline or level of education.  Career Ready Practices should be taught and reinforced in all career exploration and preparation programs with increasingly higher levels of complexity and expectation as a student advances through a program of study. 

1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee. 

2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. 

3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being. 

4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason. 

5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions. 

6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation. 

7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies. 

8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them. 

9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management. 

10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. 

11. Use technology to enhance productivity. 

12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence. 

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate knowledge of the healthcare delivery system and health occupations.
02.0	Demonstrate the ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills effectively.
03.0	Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities.
04.0	Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts.
05.0	Recognize and practice safety and security procedures.
06.0	Recognize and respond to emergency situations.
07.0	Recognize and practice infection control procedures.
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of information technology applications in healthcare.
09.0	Demonstrate employability skills.
10.0	Demonstrate knowledge of blood borne diseases, including HIV/AIDS.
11.0	Apply basic math and science skills. 
12.0	Identify the anatomic structure and function of body systems in relation to prosthetic services performed by the dental laboratory technician.
13.0	Practice quality assurance, safety and infection control.
14.0	Adhere to legal and ethical principles related to the practice of dental laboratory technology.
15.0	Demonstrate knowledge of effective business management techniques.
16.0	Demonstrate knowledge of dental sciences.
17.0	Dental Materials II:  Demonstrate knowledge of physical and mechanical properties of metals and alloys.
18.0	Complete Dentures:  Manufacture various methods of complete denture construction.
19.0	Practical Cases I: Manufacture complete denture construction on practical work received from dental clinic.
20.0	Removable Partial Dentures:  Manufacture and identify components of a removable partial denture.
21.0	Orthodontic/Pedodontic Appliances:  Manufacture orthodontic and pedodontic appliances.
22.0	Fixed Prosthodontics: Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to manufacture single and multi unit restorations.
23.0	Occlusion:  Perform basic occlusion, determinants of occlusal morphology and physiology of mandibular movements.
24.0	Practical Cases II:  Manufacture restorations in the student’s specialty for patients who receive treatment at the dental research clinic.
25.0	Dental Ceramics:  Demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts of porcelain-fused-to-metal techniques.
26.0	Specialization Removable Appliances:  Demonstrate their skills in removable dentures on specific projects.
27.0	Specialization In Fixed Appliances:  Perform select proficiency in fixed restorative techniques in chosen areas of specialization.
28.0	

2017 – 2018
Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Dental Laboratory Technology 
PSAV Number:	H170103

The Basic Health Care Worker (HSC0003) is referred to as the Health Science Core and is the first OCP in the majority of the PSAV health science programs. Secondary and Postsecondary students completing the health science core will not have to repeat the core in any other health science program in which it is a part.  When the recommended sequence is followed, the structure allows students to complete at specified points for employment or remain for advanced training or cross-training.

PSAV Course Number:  HSC0003
Occupational Completion Point:  A 
Basic Healthcare Worker – 90 Hours – SOC Code 31-9099	
 
To ensure consistency whenever these courses are offered, the health science core standards (1-11) have been placed in a separate document. You can access the course standards and benchmarks by visiting this link: http://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/5652/urlt/health_sci_core_psav_cc_1718.rtf

Course Number: DEA0705 
Occupational Completion Point: B 
Denture Technician 1 – 345 Hours – SOC Code 31-9099	
12.0	Identify the anatomic structure and function of body systems in relation to prosthetic services performed by the dental laboratory technician.--The student will be able to:	
12.01	Identify structures and functions of head and neck anatomy.	
12.02	Identify embryonic development of head, oral cavity and individual teeth.	
12.03	Identify each tooth and its landmarks.	
13.0	Practice quality assurance, safety and infection control.--The student will be able to:	
13.01	Practice safety in accordance with institutional policy.	
13.02	Identify documentation procedures necessary to comply with state laws.	
13.03	Demonstrate knowledge of the dental laboratory technician’s role in providing quality assurance in laboratory procedures, reporting, and use and maintenance of equipment.	
13.04	Use appropriate dental terminology and abbreviations.	
13.05	Demonstrate knowledge, principles, and methods of disease transmission and prevention as related to dental prostheses.	
13.06	Demonstrate knowledge of infection control in dental laboratories in accordance with Center for Disease Control (CDC)/OSHA guidelines.	
13.07	Implement appropriate Joint Commission patient safety goals.	
14.0	Adhere to legal and ethical principles related to the practice of dental laboratory technology.--The student will be able to:	
14.01	Demonstrate knowledge of the importance of observing the doctor/technician relationship.	
14.02	Demonstrate knowledge of state law governing the practice of Dental Laboratory Technology.	
15.0	Demonstrate knowledge of effective business management techniques.--The student will be able to:	
15.01	Demonstrate knowledge and use of an office/laboratory procedure manual.	
15.02	Demonstrate knowledge and use of business finance and operating expenses.	
15.03	Demonstrate knowledge of pay scale and benefit program for employees and a    bookkeeping system.	
15.04	Demonstrate knowledge of tax forms, payroll records, insurance needs and inventory needs.	
15.05	Demonstrate knowledge of employee hiring orientation.	
15.06	Demonstrate knowledge of computer applications in the dental laboratory.	
	
Course Number: DEA0713
Occupational Completion Point: B 
Denture Technician 2 – 345 Hours – SOC Code 31-9099	
16.0	Demonstrate knowledge of dental sciences--The student will be able to:	
16.01	Demonstrate knowledge of physical properties, use and manipulation of dental materials.	
16.02	Demonstrate knowledge of the dynamics of occlusion.	
16.03	Demonstrate problem-solving skills as related to dental materials.	
17.0	Dental Materials II: Demonstrate knowledge of physical and mechanical properties of metals and alloys.--The student will be able to:	
17.01	Identify how dental materials are affected by changes in the physical and mechanical properties of the materials.	
17.02	List characteristics of a metal.	
17.03	Identify the mechanical properties of cast alloys and cold worked metal, strain hardening, recrystallization, and grain growth.	
17.04	Identify the metals and percentages in all types of dental casting gold alloys and how different alloys of dental gold casting affect the dental restorations.	
17.05	Identify heat treatment techniques for dental casting gold alloys.	
17.06	List the types, composition and uses of dental solders/	
17.07	Identify composition and uses of dental fluxes and pickling agents.	
17.08	Identify composition, physical and mechanical properties and heat treatment techniques for base metal alloys, chrome cobalt and nickel chrome.	
17.09	Identify types of bores used in dentistry and the mechanics of cutting.	
17.10	Identify abrasion and polishing dentifrices used in the dental lab and how each affects the dental restoration.	
18.0	Complete Dentures: Manufacture various methods of complete denture construction.--The student will be able to:	
18.01	Make casts by pouring all types of impression material to include dentulous and edentulous impressions.	
18.02	Construct base plates by either the sprinkle method, roll on techniques and vacuum press matching.	
18.03	Construct wax occlusion rims to exact specifications.	
18.04	Articulate cast upon which complete dentures are to be made on 1 plain line and semi adjustable articulators.	
18.05	Set-up and wax-up complete upper and lower dentures.	
18.06	Manufacture temporary all-acrylic removable partial dentures.	
18.07	Repair any and all types of dentures.	
18.08	Manufacture immediate complete dentures.	
18.09	Relining complete dentures (upper and lower).	
18.10	Perform selective milling grinding in the finishing of complete dentures.	
19.0	Practical Cases I: Manufacture complete denture construction on practical work received from dental clinic. --The student will be able to:	
19.01	Make stone or plastic casts by pouring all types of impressions, both dentulous and semi-edentulous impressions, be it alginate, rubber base or silicone.	
19.02	Construct an acrylic or shellac base plate and stabilized tray if so ordered on the prescription by the doctor.	
19.03	Construct wax occlusal rim to exact measurements.	
19.04	Be able to articulate casts on a plain line or semi-adjustable articulator.	
19.05	Set-up and wax-up cases.	
19.06	Invest, pack, cure, deflask, finish, and polish.	
19.07	Repair dentures, flange, adding teeth or clasp if needed to denture.	
19.08	Reline any upper or lower denture	

Course Number: DEA0706
Occupational Completion Point: C
Advanced Denture Technician – 375 Hours – SOC Code 31-9099	
20.0	Removable Partial Dentures: Manufacture and identify components of a removable partial denture. --The student will be able to:	
20.01	Survey and design maxillary and mandibular removable partial denture framework.	
20.02	Block out and duplicate master cast.	
20.03	Identify, explain, and use a variety of clasps.	
20.04	Wax-up, sprue, invest, burnout and cast precious and non-precious alloy frames.	
20.05	Finish and polish metal frames and arrange artificial teeth.	
20.06	Bounding of wrought wire and perform various repairs.	
21.0	Orthodontic/Pedodontic Appliances: Manufacture orthodontic and pedodontic appliances. --The student will be able to:	
21.01	Identify and describe various types of malocclusion as presented in the course.	
21.02	Identify and know the treatment objectives of the orthodontic appliances presented in the course.	
21.03	Interpret work authorization for orthodontic appliances.	
21.04	Complete the assigned laboratory exercises in the course to the standard of clinically acceptable quality.	
	
Course Number: DEA0709
Occupational Completion Point: D 
Crown and Bridge Technician – 370 Hours – SOC Code 31-9099	
22.0	Fixed Prosthodontics: Demonstrate knowledge and skills required to manufacture  single and multi unit restorations.--The student will be able to:	
22.01	Pour impression to make casts with removable dies.	
22.02	Prepare dies for waxing.	
22.03	Manufacture wax patterns for inlays, onlays, 3/5 crowns, and full crowns.	
22.04	Demonstrate proper techniques in spruing, investing and casting	
22.05	Finish all metal cast restorations.	
22.06	Demonstrate proper and accurate soldering skills.	
22.07	Apply an acrylic veneer to a crown and finish in an acceptable manner.	
22.08	Construct a two-piece post crown.	
22.09	Construct an all metal, lower posterior, three-unit bridge.	
23.0	Occlusion: Perform basic occlusion, determinants of occlusal morphology and physiology of mandibular movements.--The student will be able to:	
23.01	Identify fundamental occlusion patterning associated with the   basic mandibular positions.	
23.02	Dr’s Angle’s occlusal classifications.	
23.03	Cusp types from the functional point of view.	
23.04	Identify the incisal edges and cusps tips of maxillary teeth to mandibular teeth in centric occlusion.	
23.05	Correlation of maxillary and mandibular cusps.	
23.06	Mandibular movements.	
23.07	Function occlusion.	
24.0	Practical Cases II: Manufacture restorations in the students specialty for patients who receive treatment at the dental research clinic.--The student will be able to:	
24.01	Complete denture set-up, wax-up and finish.	
24.02	Perform basic complete denture relines.	
24.03	Demonstrate knowledge of denture repairs.	
24.04	Removable partial denture wax-up, casting and finish.	
24.05	Manufacture a Hawley appliance.	
24.06	Manufacture space maintainer.	
24.07	Cast restorations to include: inlay, full crown, acrylic, veneer crown, PFM restoration.	

Course Number: DEA0710
Occupational Completion Point: E
Ceramic Technician – 245 Hours – SOC Code 31-9099	
25.0	Dental Ceramics: Demonstrate knowledge of basic concepts of porcelain-fused-to-metal techniques.--The student will be able to:	
25.01	Describe the components of dental porcelain.	
25.02	Describe the early porcelain-fused-to-metal systems.	
25.03	Identify various alloys used in the fabrication of PFM restorations.	
25.04	Identify and explain the uses of opaque, body, incisal, modifier, glaze and stain porcelains.	
25.05	Demonstrate proper metal design for individual and multiple-unit PFM restorations.	
25.06	Demonstrate proper spruing, investing, burnout, casting and metal finishing techniques.	
25.07	Describe the concept of degassing and metal porcelain bonding.	
25.08	Demonstrate approved techniques for opaque, body and incisal porcelain application.	
25.09	Identify various porcelain firing cycles.	
25.10	Demonstrate approved techniques for contouring and glazing porcelain.	
25.11	Describe the basic concepts of staining, the color wheel and hue, chroma and value.	
25.12	Demonstrate and understanding of porcelain furnace calibration and maintenance.	
	
Course Number: DEA0005
Occupational Completion Point: F 
Dental Laboratory Technician – 270 Hours – SOC code 51-9081	
26.0	Specialization Removable Appliances: Demonstrate their skills in removable dentures on specific projects.--The student will be able to: 	
26.01	Survey and design a maxillary and mandibular removable partial denture.	
26.02	Identify and explain the use of wax in a wide variety of clasps.	
26.03	Duplicate master casts.	
26.04	Sprue and invest waxed partial denture castings.	
26.05	Finish and polish a removable partial denture casting.	
27.0	Specialization In Fixed Appliances: Perform select proficiency in fixed restorative techniques in chosen areas of specialization.--The student will be able to: 	
27.01	Manufacture fixed restorations more quickly and with increased skill.	
27.02	Demonstrate in thorough understanding of the procedures involved in the fabrication of fixed restorations.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Laboratory activities are integrated with the didactic portion of this program.  Students perform representative tasks in the manufacture of custom made dental devices and become involved in the dental health team through first hand observation in clinical procedures as they relate to laboratory techniques.

Special Notes

Reinforcement of basic skills in English, mathematics and science appropriate for the job preparatory programs occurs through vocational classroom instruction and applied laboratory procedures or practice.

The program should meet the requirements of the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association.  Students should be prepared to take the recognized graduate examination offered by the National Board For Certification in Dental Laboratory technology, Inc. 

Dental Laboratory Technician And Management – Students receive an Associate in Science degree upon successful completion of the program and are prepared to take the recognized graduate examination offered by the National Board of Certification for Dental Laboratory Technicians.

Dental Laboratory Technicians will complete the certificate program and be prepared to take the recognized graduate examination offered by the National Board of Certificate for Dental Laboratory Technicians.

This program meets the Department of Health HIV/AIDS Domestic Violence and Prevention of Medical Errors education requirements. Upon completion of this program, the instructor will provide a certificate to the student verifying that these requirements have been met.

If students in this program are seeking a licensure, certificate or registration through the Department of Health, please refer to 456.0635 F.S. for more information on disqualification for a license, certificate, or registration through the Department of Health. 

The standard length of the program is 2040 clock hours which includes 90 clock hours for the Health Science Core.

Outcomes 01-11 are referred to as the Health Science Core and do not have to be completed if the student has previously completed the Core in another health occupations program at any level. The Core should be taken first or concurrently with the first course in the program.

MyCareerShines is an interactive resource to assist students in identifying their ideal career and to enhance preparation for employment. Teachers are encouraged to integrate this resource into the program curriculum to meet the employability goals for each student.  Access MyCareerShines by visiting: www.mycareershines.org.

Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO)

HOSA: Future Health Professionals is the intercurricular career and technical student organization providing leadership training and reinforcing specific career and technical skills. Career and Technical Student Organizations provide activities for students as an integral part of the instruction offered. 

Cooperative Training – OJT

On-the-job training is appropriate but not required for this program.  Whenever offered, the rules, guidelines, and requirements specified in the OJT framework apply. 

Basic Skills 

In PSAV programs offered for 450 hours or more, in accordance with Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C., the minimum basic skills grade levels required for postsecondary adult career and technical students to complete this program are:  Mathematics 9, Language 9, and Reading 9.  These grade level numbers correspond to a grade equivalent score obtained on a state designated basic skills examination.  

Adult students with disabilities, as defined in Section 1004.02(7), Florida Statutes, may be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirements (Rule 6A-10.040).  Students served in exceptional student education (except gifted) as defined in s. 1003.01(3)(a), F.S., may also be exempted from meeting the Basic Skills requirement.  Each school district and Florida College must adopt a policy addressing procedures for exempting eligible students with disabilities from the Basic Skills requirement as permitted in Section 1004.91(3), F.S.

Students who possess a college degree at the Associate of Applied Science level or higher; who have completed or are exempt from the college entry-level examination; or who have passed a state, national, or industry licensure exam are exempt from meeting the Basic Skills requirement (Rule 6A-10.040, F.A.C.)  Exemptions from state, national or industry licensure are limited to the certifications listed on the Basic Skills and Licensure Exemption List which may be accessed from the CTE Program Resources page.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.

Note: postsecondary curriculum and regulated secondary programs cannot be modified.

Additional Resources

For additional information regarding articulation agreements, Bright Futures Scholarships, Fine Arts/Practical Arts Credit and Equivalent Mathematics and Equally Rigorous Science Courses please refer to:
http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml