Variant of the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Canada 2021 Version 1.0 for Primary groupings

• 10 - Health and related fields
• 51. - Health professions and related programs
• 51.06 - Dental support services and allied professions

51.0603 - Dental laboratory technology/technician

This instructional program class comprises any program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of dentists, to design and construct dental prostheses such as caps, crowns, bridges, dentures, splints, and orthodontic appliances. These programs include courses in dental anatomy, dental materials, ceramics technology, impressions, complete dentures, partial dentures, orthodontics, crowns and bridges, sculpture, bonding and assembly techniques, and equipment operation.

• Illustrative example(s)

  • dental laboratory technician
  • dental laboratory technology
  • dental technician
  • dental technology
  • denturist
  • denturology

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• Exclusion(s)

  • dental assistant(51.0601)
  • dental hygienist(51.0602)