CFETP4Y0X2 — Dental Laboratory Specialty

CFETP4Y0X2 governs skill-level training, qualification, and progression requirements for the Dental Laboratory specialty.

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  • Publication number: CFETP4Y0X2
  • Title: DENTAL LABORATORY SPECIALTY
  • Date: 2024-05-06

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It covers dental laboratory duties, career progression, CCAF degree requirements, specialty training standards, and transitional training. It requires specified education, courses, experience, task training, certification, and documentation for skill-level awards and upgrades.

Applies to: Skill level training requirements in this specialty are defined in terms of tasks and knowledge requirements.

Topics covered

  • Dental laboratory prostheses and appliances
  • Dental laboratory materials and equipment
  • Skill-level qualification requirements
  • CCAF degree requirements
  • Core and duty task training
  • On-the-job training certification
  • MyTraining documentation

Questions and answers

What knowledge is mandatory for dental laboratory skill levels?

Knowledge is mandatory of oral anatomy and physiology; inorganic chemistry; metallurgy fundamentals; dental laboratory technology; dental materials physical and chemical properties; instruments; infection control protocols; dental administration; budgeting; dental laboratory equipment and maintenance requirements. (paragraph 7)

What training is required for the 4Y052 AFSC?

Completion of the 4Y052 Dental Laboratory Journeyman correspondence course and all 5-skill level core and duty position tasks listed in the 4Y0X2 STS. (paragraph 7)

What experience is required for award of 4Y052?

Qualification in and possession of AFSC 4Y032. Also, experience fabricating prosthodontic restorations, including fixed, removable, and orthodontic appliances. (paragraph 7)

Which tasks require third party certification?

The symbol “X” in column 2B identifies critical tasks; these are the only tasks that require third party certification. (paragraph 2)

What qualifications must trainers have?

Trainers must be recommended by their supervisor, qualified to perform the task being trained, and have completed the AF Training Course (AFTC). (paragraph 2)

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