Dental Technology
Program Credential
Diploma
Program Length
2 years
Start Date / Intakes
September 2016
Campus Location
Downtown
Tuition & Credits
$440.39 per credit for 100 credits
Total Tuition Fee
$44,039 for 2 years
Description
Graduates of this 2-year diploma acquire the specialized knowledge and competencies comprising
the scope of dental technology practice. This program is based on the College of Dental Technicians
of BC (CDTBC) required standards of competency for entry to the Dental Technology profession.
Admission Requirements
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Grade 12 graduation
English proficiency requirement:
- English 12 with a C+ or higher, or
- IELTS 6.5 (With no band less than 6.0), or
- TOEFL 80 (Listening 20, Speaking 20, Reading 20, Writing 20)
Human Biology 12 with a C+ or higher
One of Chem 11, Math 11 or Physics 11, with C+ or higher
Submit evaluation reports from ICES (International Credential Evaluation Services), if applicable
- For information about evaluation application and current fee information, contact ICES by
phone at 1.866.434.9197, by email at icesinfo@bcit.ca, or visit www.bcit.ca/ices
Complete and submit a Career Investigation and Summary.
Admission for this program is every other even-numbered year (i.e. 2014, 2016, 2018)
Competitive Selection Basis
All qualified candidates are required to take a manual Dexterity Test*.
Seats are offered** to qualified applicants with highest scores.
*Students must be in Vancouver with a valid study permit to participate in this test.
**Available seat for international students: 1
Requirements upon Acceptance
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First Aid and CPR Level-C training
Proof of a negative TB skin test or chest X-ray
Application Deadline
April 2016
Courses
Classes are generally held from 8:30 a.m.—3:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Class times are subject to change.
Term 1
Anatomy and Physiology
Dental Anatomy and Morphology
Dental Histology and Embryology
Health and Safety
Preclinical Prosthetics 1
Professionalism 1
Term 2
Dental Laboratory Science
Dental Psychology
Fundamentals of Oral Pathology
Orofacial Anatomy and Physiology
Preclinical Prosthetics 2
Term 3
Applied Oral Pathology 1
Clinical Infection Control
Clinical Prosthetics 1
Periodontics & Preventative Care
Pharmacology and Emergency Care
Preclinical Prosthetics 3
Professionalism 2
Term 4
Applied Oral Pathology 2
Business Management
Case Presentations
Clinical Prosthetics 2
Gerontology
Preclinical Prosthetics 4
Term 5
Clinical Internship
Career Prospects
Graduates of the program are eligible to sit the College of Denturist Licensing Examination after
completing the work experience following the two-year-in-school program. Graduates are able to
provide complete and partial denture treatment that meets the technical, anatomical, biological and
physiological needs of the edentulous and semi edentulous patient.
Total Program Fees: $51,630 (approximately)
Breakdown:
Tuition Fee College Initiative Fee Student Union Fee Extended Health Plan Dental Plan U-Pass
$44,039
$242
$129.50
$325.12
$309.60
$760
Grad Fee
$20.40
Other Costs (approximately): Uniform Deposit $60, Material Fee $229.60, Laundry $163.20,
Textbooks and supplies $1,350, Tool kit and hand piece $4,000
Tuition fees and other fees are approximate and subject to change due to yearly increases without notice. Students will be
required to pay increased rates if the fees change at any time during the period of enrolment in the program.
The application fee of $135 is non-refundable.
All program information including tuition and other fees, course/program content, length, admission requirements, prerequisites, start/end dates, postponements and/or cancellation is subject to change without notice.