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Graduate Certificate in Dental Informatics

Indiana University-Indianapolis

Post-Baccalaureate CertificateCIP: 51.0699

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Locations

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  • Indianapolis, Indiana

    420 University Blvd, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46202-5143

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Reading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingTime ManagementOperations MonitoringJudgment and Decision MakingSpeakingActive ListeningActive Learning

Knowledge

DesignAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageMedicine and DentistryProduction and Processing

Abilities

Finger DexterityNear VisionArm-Hand SteadinessControl PrecisionVisualizationProblem SensitivityDeductive ReasoningInformation OrderingWritten ComprehensionSelective Attention

Tasks

  • Read prescriptions or specifications and examine models or impressions to determine the design of de
  • Test appliances for conformance to specifications and accuracy of occlusion, using articulators and
  • Fabricate, alter, or repair dental devices, such as dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays, or appliances
  • Meet with dentists or patients to discuss dental appliances.
  • Order parts or materials needed to make dental appliances.
  • Scan dental models to create digital files.
  • Stain porcelain on dental appliances to match the color of patients' teeth.

Technology

Accounting softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareComputer aided manufacturing CAM softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareData base user interface and query software

Tools

Acrylic cuttersAdjustable articulatorsAir compressorsAir scribesAmalgam dispensersAmalgam instrumentsAnatomic articulatorsArcon articulatorsArticulatorsAuto chucksBuild-up brushesBunsen burnersCasting torchesClinical scalesConventional lathes

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Occupations this program prepares you for

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Match confidence: medium51-9081.00Dental Laboratory Technicianstitle_inference———
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: proficient (Level 3)(based on Post-Baccalaureate Certificate)

  • Complex dental prescriptions involving multiple prostheses — analyze autonomously to determine design specifications and select appropriate materials and fabrication methods.
  • Full range of dental devices including dentures, crowns, bridges, inlays, and orthodontic appliances — fabricate, alter, and repair independently across diverse and non-routine case presentations.
  • Porcelain layering, metal casting, and CAM-milled frameworks — execute with precision and adapt technique when standard approaches yield out-of-tolerance results.
  • Articulator-based occlusal evaluation — conduct thorough functional assessments of jaw movement and bite simulation, resolving complex occlusal discrepancies before case delivery.
  • Micrometer and quality control instruments — apply systematically to verify dimensional accuracy against prescription tolerances and document conformance findings.
  • CAD and CAM software platforms — use proficiently to design and mill prosthetic restorations, optimizing digital workflows for accuracy and efficiency.
  • Problematic cases with fit or aesthetics failures — diagnose root cause and implement corrective fabrication or adjustment strategies without supervisory input.
  • Junior dental technicians — mentor in skill development across materials, instrumentation, and case management within a production laboratory environment.
  • Graphics and photo imaging software — use to document shade matching, surface detail, and final aesthetics of completed high-complexity prostheses.
  • Production schedules and case tracking systems — manage proactively to balance workload across concurrent cases and maintain consistent on-time delivery.

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