Required Coursework

First (Junior) Year:

Fall Semester

16 Weeks | 14.5 Units

  • RDT 125A (4.0 units) Beginning Fixed Prosthodontics
  • RDT 130A Beginning Complete Dentures (4.0 units)
  • RDT 135A Beginning Dental Anatomy
  • RDT 140A Beginning Digital Dentistry CAD CAM I (1.5 units)
  • RDT 145 Dental Materials (2 units)
  • DRT 150 Dent. Communication & Workplace Readiness (0.5 unit)
Spring Semester

16 Weeks | 15.5 Units

  • RDT 125B Intermediate Fixed Prosthodontics (5.0 units)
  • RDT 130B Advanced Complete Dentures (5.0 Units)
  • RDT 135B Advanced Dental Anatomy (2.5 Units)
  • RDT 140B Intermediate Digital Dentistry CAD CAM II (1.5 units)
  • RDT 155 Anatomy of Oral & Facial Structures  (1.0 Units)
  • RDT 160 Dent. Calculations, Weights & Measures (0.5 unit)

Second (Senior) Year:

Fall Semester

16 Weeks | 17.0 Units

  • RDT 225A Beginning Removable Partial Dentures RPDs (4.0 units)
  • RDT 230A Intermediate Advance Fixed Prosthodontics (5.0 units)
  • RDT 235A Functional Occlusion & Articulator  (2.5 units)
  • RDT 240 Adv. Digital Dentistry CAD CAM III  (1.5 units)
  • RDT 245 Orthodontics & Pedodontics (3.0 units)
  • RDT 250 Laboratory Business Mngmt. & Admin. Legalities, Ethics & Juris Prudence (1.0 unit)
Spring

16 Weeks | 17.0 Units

  • RDT 225B Advanced Removable Partial Dentures RPD's (3.0 Units)
  • RDT 230B Advanced Fixed Prosthodontics (5.0 Units)
  • RDT 235B Functional Occlusion & Biomechanics of Masticatory System (2.5 Units)
  • RDT 255 Introduction to Dental Implants (2.0 units)
  • RDT 260 Transition to RDT Profession CDT Prep (3.0 Units)
  • RDT 265 Clinical Experience (3.0 Units)

Use the resources below to see full course descriptions and check on the availability of courses in a given semester.


Program Completion


The total number of required units to complete the program courses is 64. Upon completion, you will be awarded a Certificate of Achievement in Restorative Dental Technology. You may also choose to complete the AS Degree general education requirements to also earn an Associate in Science in Restorative Dental Technology Degree. Please consult a PCC Counselor to determine which additional GE courses you will need to complete. We highly recommend earning the AS Degree as it will improve your employability and potential job opportunities.

Program Tuition and Fees

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