Program | Dental Technology
| Faculty | Dental Health |
Credential | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Duration | 3 years |
Starting Month | September | Co-op opportunities | No |
Program Description:
The Dental Technology program prepares students to practice in the field of dental technology and to work as part of an interdisciplinary health care team. Dental Technologists make a major contribution to the practice of dentistry. They are involved in the design, fabrication and alteration of dental prosthetic, restorative and orthodontic devices as prescribed by regulated dental practitioners.
These devices include:
full dentures
partial dentures
crowns
bridges
implant-related restorations
orthodontic appliances
other specialty items
The curriculum is academic and laboratory based with a strong emphasis on applied learning in a laboratory setting. It is recommended that applicants have strong fine motor skills and enjoy hands-on projects that require attention to detail.
This program is unique in Ontario.
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. Without a certificate they may work as an assistant under the supervision of a Registered Dental Technologist. See cdto.ca for further information about registration with the College of Dental Technologists of Ontario.
Admission Requirement:
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 applicants are eligible to test for Mathematics, Science and English
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.
Tuition Fees:
Application Fee | $95 |
Base Tuition Fee | $13,520 for 2 semesters $20,280 for 3 Semesters |
Incidental Fees (Student ID, Student association membership, etc.) | $1,500 |
Mandatory Health Insurance | $570.82 for one year coverage( Sep-Aug) $388.28 for 8 months coverage(Jan-Aug) $204.64 for 4 months coverage (May- Aug) |
Public Transportation ( Per year), estimated | $1,500 |
Books and supplies (estimated per year) | $1,000-$1,200 |
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. Without a certificate they may work as an assistant under the supervision of a Registered Dental Technologist. See cdto.ca for further information about a Certificate of Registration with the CDTO.
Graduates practice in various settings, but must be registered with the College of Dental Technologists of Ontario 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.
Link to George Brown Official Website
http://www.georgebrown.ca/S100-2017-2018/