FDLT202 - History of Dental Technology
Thank you for participating in the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology’s (Foundation) Fundamentals of Dental Laboratory Technology Program!
In this course, FDLT202 – History of Dental Technology, you will learn of important individuals, dates, trends, inventions and materials, and education in the history of the dental laboratory industry.
This is being offered as an individual course; however, if you combine the content from this course with several other courses, it can provide important fundamental information that will help frame the field of dental laboratory technology.
This second course of 11 (FDLT201 through FDLT203) will cover the History of Dentistry and the History of the Dental Laboratory Industry. Please refer to the Course Syllabus in the handouts section for a complete listing of the courses that comprise Dental and Dental Laboratory History.
The Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology
This course is brought to you – free of charge – by the Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology (Foundation). The Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that ensures the industry’s viability and advancement by creating access to dental laboratory technology education and providing grants and scholarships to assist with the cost of education and certification.
Be a part of the future success in dental laboratory technology, and carry the knowledge that you made an investment that will positively impact the future of your profession. Here's what you can do:
- Donate to the Foundation at www.dentallabfoundation.org/donate.
- Support the Foundation's largest fundraising event, the Race for the Future at www.dentallabfoundation.org/race-for-the-future.
- Apply for a grant or scholarship at www.dentallabfoundation.org/scholarshipsgrants.
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View a full list of Foundation donors at www.dentallabfoundation.org/donors.

Requirements for Course Completion
This video will be available through your NADL Learner Community for 30 days from your purchase date and will expire after that time.
Accreditation
This course has been approved by the NBC for 1 Hour of Documented Scientific Standards Credits for CDTs/RGs. Credits will be automatically submitted to NBC.
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