Dental Technology Practicum

Course code DENT 2510

Credit 19.0

Length 570.0 hours

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This course involves placement and practical experience in accredited dental laboratories. Students are supervised and mentored by Registered Dental Technicians (RDT), employers and their employees. Students work on real cases that involve the design, fabrication, modification and repair of Fixed Prosthetics; Full and Partial Removable Prosthetics and Orthodontic Appliances. Students will improve skills and productivity abilities. Students will gain practical experience in Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacture (CAD-CAM) technology and complete a capstone project. Post practicum, students have the opportunity to be evaluated by VCC faculty in preparation for the RDT Practical Licensing examinations after graduation. Students will be assessed to simulated entry to practice competency expectations.

Prerequisites

DENT 2440, DENT 2450, DENT 2460.

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.

  • Practicum: RPD, Complete Dentures, Fixed Prosthetics, Orthodontics, Digital
  • On Campus: RPD, Complete Dentures, Fixed Prosthetics, Orthodontics, Digital
  • Final Exam: OSPE

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70121 September 8, 2026
to January 29, 2027
Practicum Varies 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.

CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70057 September 1, 2027
to January 28, 2028
Practicum Varies 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.