Newsletter

Finishing up Spring 2022

This semester has proven to be a great expierance. The upper classmen are preparing for the last semester of the program and the lower classmen are climbing the ladder to success. As we look foward to our new goals it is great to remember past events and accomplishments.

Lab Day West may 20-21

Our students ventured out to future by attending the biggest convention for Dental Techs. Here they furthered their knowledge by enrolling in specialized courses. We are extremely proud of our students for their dedication and passion for the career.

We also shared our knoweldge to the youth on our Open House Event.Our students did a great job in helping curious minds experiment in elements of Dental Technology.

We also had the privelage to celebrate our students for making the Dean's Honor List.

There is never a dull moment in Dental Technology. We look foward to the next semester and are confident that our students will excell and keep accomplishing their goals.

Photo of People with Diplomas Dean's Honor List

Open House

Dental Prosthetic Technology has Open House

Date: Wednesday June 18th, 2022
Time: 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Place: Science and Technology Building 3rd floor, SCI 307

Come to our open house and learn more about this profession! for more information, check out our open house flyer!

Graduation of 2020

2020 was an exhausting year for us all but here in the Dental Technology Department of LACC perseverance was the watchword and we did just that. With the turning of the year we saw an incredibly talented group of people graduate.

Amidst the hardship of switching over from traditional hands on practice to mostly long distance digital learning this years graduates not only persevered they flourished.

Two of these incredibly hardworking students not only graduated but worked hard enough to earn special merits.

Miri Yu earned the Recognitions Award for

Outstanding Service to the Department

Kyle Sneed earned the Golden Spatula award for

Excellence in class work.
Service to class and department.
Potential for success in the dental industry.

This award has been granted to exceptional students since 1967.

The graduation itself was held entirely on line over zoom but people still managed to come together to celebrate. Everyone's families were there on zoom and watched proudly as each of the graduates accepted their certificates and degrees with pride.

Tears were shed and everyone collectively let out a bit of tension as the year was over and a mountain had been climbed.

We look forward to seeing everyone move on to a hopefully brighter future and with the knowledge and skills gained they can only succeed in this their chosen field.

L.A. Health Care Talent Pipeline

On October 18^th, LACC Dental Prosthetic Technology (DPT) team participated at the L.A. Health Care Talent Pipeline team at UNITE-LA and the L.A. Area Chamber of Commerce.

As an Exhibitor at the Health Care Career Exploration Track at As an Exhibitor at the Health Care Career Exploration Track at Your Future L.A./Tu Futuro L.A.: Beyond the Diploma, the DPT Team had the opportunity to share information about the Dental Prosthetic Technology Profession and the programs offered at Los Angeles City College.

The event was amazing. We had the pleasure to meet many high school students, eager to learn about new things.Nearly 8,000 students and families get college & career ready over the course of the two-day event – including over 350 students learning more about health care careers & post-secondary training across 4 panel discussions.

DLOAC EXPO and CAD/CAM 2019

LACC dental prosthetic technology students attended to 16th Annual Dental Lab & CAD/CAM Expo & Symposium at the Marriott Irvine Spectrum in Irvine, CA. Students had the opportunity to learn about new developments in dental digital technology as well as useful tips about its resiliency and profitability.

Interesting lectures about one of the most popular material we use in dentistry, zirconia and how to best process it to maximize results. We enjoyed our experience at the CAD-CAM Symposium and are excited about the future of the Dental Prosthetic Industry. going and how we What was most valuable out of this experience, are the tips collected in how to become successful in the Dental Industry.

Photo of 16th Annual Dental Lab & CAD/CAM Expo & Symposium

Aspen Dental

Aspen Dental representatives visited the Dental Prosthetic Technology Department and shared information about the company and their employment opportunities as well as their personal experience as Dental Technologists.Aspen Dental is formed by a team of Dentists and Dental Technologists who are dedicated to provide excellent patient care through compassion and respect. Aspen is a fast growing company that has over 700 dental centers nationwide.

Dental Photography

Dr. Miguel Ortiz, A graduate of LACC Dental Prosthetic Technology program had a Dental Photography course on May 25th for DPT students and doctors. It was a great time of learning how to take a dental photo.