APPROPRIATE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE
FOR OCCUPATIONAL INSTRUCTORS IN THE
WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM

Instructional Area: 507 Dental Laboratory Technology

Program: 10-507-1 Dental Laboratory

Consultant: Kathy Loppnow

Date Prepared: February 2000

District(s): Milwaukee

I. WORKING TITLES WHICH PROVIDE THE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR

Certified Dental Technician

Dental Laboratory Technician

Dental Laboratory Technologist

Dental Technician

Dental Laboratory Manager

Dental Laboratory Owner

Dental Laboratory Department Manager

II. JOB DUTIES WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL SHOULD HAVE PERFORMED IF THEY ARE TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR

Design and construct dental appliances according to the instructions of a dentist. Dental appliances are defied as dentures (artificial teeth), crowns, bridges and orthodontic appliances.

III. WORKING TITLES WHICH DO NOT PROVIDE THE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR AND WHICH MIGHT CAUSE CONFUSION IN THIS AREA

Dental Equipment Sales Representative

Dental Researcher

Dental Ceramist*

Dentist*

Orthodontist*

* May be able to teach specific courses.

IV. REQUIREMENTS FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, ASSOCIATIONS, OR OTHER SIGNIFICANT GROUPS

None