Diploma in Denturist Technology
Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply to the College of Alberta Denturists to take the provincial registration examination. Approximate Cost: Examination $1200.00; Initial Registration $2800.00. Graduates are also eligible for membership with the Denturist Association of Alberta and Denturist Association of Canada. for a fee.
Upon graduation, the provincial regulatory authority may require a security clearance or a criminal records check prior to registration and issuance of a practice permit. Cost of this check is at the student's own expense. Please note that failure to clear could prevent the student from being eligible for registration.
The successful graduate will show empathy and concern for patient welfare, be an effective time managers, enjoy patient interaction, show keen attention to detail in denturist work, and exhibit a strong desire for lifelong learning.
Graduates of the NAIT Denturist Technology program are eligible for credit toward:
For updated information regarding articulation agreements in Alberta, visit the transfer guide online at Alberta Council on Admissions and Transfer.
Provincial associations, regulatory colleges, and the Denturist Association of Canada offer ongoing continuing education courses as a part of mandatory continued competence requirement for practising denturists. Dental manufacturers, supply companies and NAIT all offer seminars and courses on new products and procedures as they are introduced.
The following is a partial list of major activities that a graduate of Denturist Technology can undertake:
| Major Skill: | Detail: |
| Patient Management |
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| Removable Denture Construction |
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| Clinical Procedures |
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| Denture Relines and Repairs |
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| Additional Studies and Skills |
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