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Dental Surgery

University of Iowa

Doctoral DegreeAcademic

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The Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) is a professional degree awarded by the College of Dentistry.

Format

In-Person

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Locations

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  • Iowa

    Iowa

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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

Work Values

SupportIndependenceWorking ConditionsAchievementRelationshipsRecognition
Career Pathways

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: advanced (Level 4)(based on Doctoral Degree)

  • Laboratory-wide fabrication standards and quality protocols — develop and implement to ensure consistent prosthesis accuracy and compliance with regulatory and clinical requirements.
  • Strategic adoption of CAD/CAM and digital dentistry technologies — lead evaluation, procurement, and integration within the laboratory to advance production capabilities.
  • Dental technician staff at all skill levels — supervise, evaluate, and develop through structured training programs and performance feedback processes.
  • Complex multi-unit restorative and implant-supported prosthesis cases — oversee from prescription review through final delivery, ensuring the highest standards of fit and aesthetics.
  • Laboratory budget, inventory management software, and accounting systems — administer to control material costs, reduce waste, and maintain financial performance targets.
  • Relationships with dental practitioners and clinical partners — cultivate to improve case specification quality, resolve recurring prescription ambiguities, and strengthen service reputation.
  • Emerging materials, techniques, and industry standards — evaluate through active learning and professional engagement and integrate into laboratory practice to maintain competitive edge.
  • Quality assurance and error-reduction frameworks — design and institutionalize across the laboratory to reduce remakes, improve turnaround times, and elevate customer satisfaction.
  • Workforce planning and staffing decisions — lead by assessing production capacity, identifying skill gaps, and directing hiring or cross-training initiatives within the laboratory.
  • Organizational policies, safety programs, and compliance documentation — author and enforce to meet OSHA, dental board, and accreditation requirements across all laboratory operations.

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