INTRODUCTION

Dental Laboratory Technology is one of the main laboratories that is located in School of Dental Sciences, USM which is situated in first floor. Currently the laboratory is supervised by 23 trained Dental Technologist. All dental prosthesis made by our own discipline such as prosthodontics, removal appliances, maxillofacial and implant cases.

There are 5 main units of Dental Lab specifically:

• Prosthodontic Unit
• Chrome-Cobalt Unit
• Ceramic Unit
• Maxillofacial Unit
• Orthodontic Unit

All units involve in lab managements as well as store keeping, ensuring a clean and organize laboratory environment. In addition, each unit organizes relevant courses on a regular basis to enhance current skills and knowledges. Dental Technologist are responsible to guide Undergraduate and Postgraduate students in dental lab works in term of teaching and learning and to ensure that their needs are met. Dental Technologist participate in research works conducted by lecturers as well.