National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology

Module Outline

There are twelve (12) modules within the five (5) specialty areas recognized by the NBC. They include:

Crown and Bridge	Ceramics
Module 1 Models, Casts and Dies Module 2 Waxing and Investing Module 3 Casting, Finishing and Polishing	Module 1 Models, Casts and Dies Module 2 Waxing and Investing Module 3 Casting, Finishing and Polishing Module 4 Porcelain
Partial Dentures	Complete Dentures
Module 5 Models and Casts Module 6 Prosthetic Teeth * Module 7 Denture Bases *	Modules 5-7 (see Partial Dentures) Module 8 Design and Waxing Module 9 Casting and Finishing of Metal Frameworks
Orthodontics
Module 10 Models and Casts Module 11 Metalwork and Appliances Module 12 Finishing, Polishing and Repairing of Acrylics

* only includes a written component for Partial Denture candidates, but includes a practical component for Complete Denture candidates