Denturists are licensed specialists who make, fit and repair complete and partial removable dentures. Bates Tech is the only college in Washington state that offers a nationally accredited denturist program. Instruction includes anatomy, physiology, microbiology, ethics, medical emergencies, office management, and clinical/laboratory techniques as they apply to denture practices. Students receive clinical experience in an on-campus denturist clinic that is open to the public. Upon graduation, students are prepared to sit for the denturist's license examination in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Arizona.
Financial information
Total tuition
$17,786.40
Total required fees
$147.56
Books and supplies
$0.00
Locations
Tacoma
Instructional methods
In-person Primary Location
Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?
No
Additional details
Award name
AAS
Education Prerequisites
No Selection
Prerequisite courses and other requirements
A high school diploma or GED. Applicants must be fully ready to enter into general education courses. This entry requirement may be satisfied by providing the registrar with official transcripts showing actual completion of general education courses, or by satisfactory completion of placement tests that enable the student to enroll directly into required general education courses. Applicants must take and pass aptitude tests measuring dexterity and the ability to visualize three-dimensional forms. Personal interview with instructor.
Is this program approved to train veterans?
Yes
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
Certification/license test preparation provided
Employment performance results
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Top industries for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.