Dental Prosthesis Techniques

This program trains individuals to become technicians capable of designing, fabricating or repairing fixed dental prostheses, complete or partial removable dentures, skeletal frameworks, orthodontic appliances, prostheses on implants and specialized appliances. These technicians work using a prescription provided by a dentist, denturologist or physician.

Dental technicians are also called upon to inform and advise dentists, denturologists or physicians on the technical feasibility of prostheses as well as on the procedures and materials to be used. They may also be required to work with auxiliary personnel who perform related operations. In this case, they must provide training to these staff members and supervise their work. Dental technicians with their own private laboratories are responsible for training employees on producing products that are in conformity with patient prescriptions and that respect patient agreements.

Main tasks
Read, understand and analyze prescriptions
Plan product design and fabrication
Apply measures regarding asepsis
Fabricate the product
Verify finished product
Update records, prepare invoices and handle delivery
Career opportunities
The main employment opportunities are: starting a private dental laboratory or being employed by a dental laboratory. Dental technicians can also be called upon to manage and supervise the work of auxiliary personnel. Those who hold a DEC in Dental Prostheses Techniques can become members of the Ordre des techniciens et des techniciennes dentaires du Québec.

Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:

The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.


*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.