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Career Area: Health Science
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 31-507-1
Approximately Less Than 1 Year to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4386
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.
Dental Technicians in training

Dental Technician Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Dental Assistant
Dental Technician
Dental Ceramicist
Dental Laboratory Technician
Laboratory Manager

Average Median Wage

$29559

Dental Technician Programs

The Dental Technician program is designed for students who want to gain knowledge and learn skills needed to fabricate fixed prosthetic restorations (metal and ceramic crowns and bridges). The curriculum also includes dental terminology, dental anatomy, and occlusion. Students will acquire laboratory skills through hands-on experience in a well-equipped dental laboratory.

Dental Technician Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Milwaukee Area Dental Technician at Milwaukee Area

Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas and certificates. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. More than 270,000 people enroll at a technical college each year.

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