Digital Technology 1

Course code DENT 1180

Credit 3.0

Length 90.0 hours

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This course introduces students to the use of dental related software. The information and techniques will be applied to the design and creation of patterns for basic dental restorations from various restorative dental materials. Students will also use the dental software to learn and practice tooth anatomy and morphology.

Prerequisites

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Freeform sculpting using digital input devices and dental CAD (Computer Aided Design) software
  • 3Shape Sculpt Tools and Anatomical Functional Geometry
  • Creating Dental Crowns

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70649 September 3, 2026
to January 27, 2027
Lab
Lecture
VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.