Welcome to the LACC Dental Prosthetic Technology Department
The Dental Technology Program at Los Angeles City College was founded in 1965 and received full accreditation from American Dental Association (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) in 1967. The program maintains its full accreditation to the present, remaining as one of the 11 accredited programs in the country and one of the two in California.
Dental Prosthetic Technology is the intersection of science, technology, and art, adhering together to create beautiful smiles.
Explore Our Program
Facilities
The Dental Prosthetic Technology Department operates under well-equipped and highly specialized facilities, where instructors are able to demonstrate, instruct, and train students in basic and advanced dental technologies.
The Program includes instruction in Digital Dentistry, the Computer Application Design (CAD) and Computer Application Manufacturing (CAM) applied to fixed and removable dental prosthesis including implant prosthodontics.
Students
The total number of students enrolled in LACC Dental Prosthetic Technology courses annually fluctuates between 100-150.
Each fall, a cohort of 15 students is admitted into the program. The students who apply for admission to the Dental Prosthetic Technology Program are multicultural, multi-ethnic, multi-linguistic and of varying ages and academic backgrounds.
The program offers a learning atmosphere of support, guidance, and immediate feedback to maximize the student’s potential to succeed in the dental industry. The learning process is cumulative, experimental, uses current instructional theories and resources, and involves active student-instructor participation.
Accreditation
The Los Angeles City College Program in Dental Laboratory Prosthetic Technology is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. It has been granted the accreditation status of “approval without reporting requirements." The Commission is a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Commission on Dental Accreditation can be contacted at (312) 440-4653 or at 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611.
Accreditation Standards for Dental Laboratory Technology Education Programs (PDF)
Evaluation & Operational Policies & Procedures (PDF)
Opportunities
Along with your education there are many additional opportunities for student members of the LACC Dental Prosthetic Technology family. Among them are:
Awards and Scholarships These are offered through various organizations such as:
- ADA - American Dental Association
- CDA - California Dental Association
- NADL - National Association of Dental Laboratories Foundation
Workshops / Seminars Dental Manufacturers often request permission to conduct seminars and workshops, resulting in essential benefits for the students. Student Participation is free and it gives students a chance to interact with potential employers and often gain employment opportunities.
Community Outreach Through a variety of outreach programs , students are able to interact with junior/senior high students and introduce them to the dental prosthetic technology profession.
Dental Technology Department
Contact
Olga Ramadan, Department Chair
Email: ramadaoa@lacitycollege.edu
Phone: (323) 953-4000 ext. 2501
Lily Garcia, Department Secretary
Phone: (323) 953-4000 ext. 2500