HLT55118 Diploma of Dental Technology

York Institute – Your Gateway to a New Career in Dental Technology

About the Course

You will learn to design, manufacture, modify and repair prostheses and appliances such as dentures, mouthguards, bridges and crowns.

We conduct practical training in a commercial dental laboratory, one of the largest dental labs in Victoria, as well as provide first class theoretical training in our city campus. The training in a commercial dental laboratory enables you to interact with some of the most experienced and skilled technicians in the industry.

Career Pathway

Yorke Institute is the only provider offering training in a commercial Dental laboratory

We have partnered with one of Victoria’s leading dental laboratory to offer a unique form of training for the Dental Technology course.  The partnership with a premier commercial dental laboratory enables you to be trained by some of the most experienced and skilled technicians in the industry.  All practical training will be conducted in our commercial dental laboratory, not a classroom.

Work experience

Our dental students will be provided with work experience opportunities to conduct commercial work at the dental laboratory.

Our students who have progressed to a satisfactory academic and skill level will be placed on a work experience rotation at the dental laboratory.  They will work side by side with experienced and skilled technicians and dental prosthesis on various commercial tasks.  They will learn commercial practices through the use of current and advanced technology.

Train in a World Class Dental Laboratory

The dental laboratory possesses every piece of equipment expected of a world-class laboratory including the most advanced CAD-CAM facility in the Southern Hemisphere.  Complete with a separate scanning and milling room, the laboratory has two of the most technologically advanced Milling machines by Wieland Zeno and iMES that operate round the clock.

The dental laboratory is a pioneer in  3Shape Trios Intra-Oral Scanner. With Intra-oral scanning, impressions taken by dentists can be sent via email instead of courier the old fashion way. The dental laboratory’s state-of-the-art milling machines are used to design and manufacture Crowns whilst the models are printed by a 3D printer.  Qualified CAD-CAM technicians operate these machines to produce accurate and high-quality work in real commercial environment which you get to watch.

Train on Cutting-edge Digital Technology

As part of the program you will learn how to use EXOCAD software, which is a  CAD software to produce crown and bridge, chrome casting and splints works.

The Yorke Experience: Providing you with direction on your journey

We conduct pre-training review to assess course suitability and entry level for each individual. This may result in a recommended learning pathway to help you meet course specific requirements and any other prerequisites.

We offer guidance and support

Our courses are structured with due dates and a realistic number of assessments to assist you to complete the course requirements with ease. The on-campus learning provides you with face to face contact and offers the opportunity to study in an inclusive and supportive environment.

We see you through to completion

We support you with resources that will enrich your learning experience and support successful completion of the course which may include:

• Mentoring from trainers.

• Additional classes, tutorials and workshops.

• Computer and technology support from the trainer if necessary.

• Referral to external support services.

Yorke will provide additional support for any students experiencing:

• Disability and access issues;

• Language barriers;

• Language, literacy and numeracy issues;

• Employment issues; and/or Any other issues that may affect their ability to achieve their training goals.

Additional support services to students will be provided where it is necessary to enable students to participate in the same way as any other person regardless of whether support services have been required. Where there is perceived difficulty in achieving learning goals, the trainer will discuss these issues with the student. The student will be provided with information about possible alternative pathways, additional tools and resources available, and options and choices for accessing a supportive network. The information provided will vary depending on the individual needs of the student.

The dental laboratory is a pioneer in 3Shape Trios Intra-Oral Scanner. With Intra-oral scanning, impressions taken by dentists can be sent via email instead of courier. The dental laboratory’s state-of-the-art milling machines are used to design and manufacture Crowns whilst the models are printed by a 3D printer.

Intakes

For details of the next intake or to find out if you are eligible for government funding, call Yorke Institute now on (02) 8075 4527.