The Dental Laboratory Unit at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) is dedicated to preparing dental laboratory technologists to deliver high-quality dental restorations. The Dental Laboratory Internship Training Program, a six-month orientation, encompasses all sections of the Dental Laboratory. This program aims to equip interns with the essential knowledge and skills for their future roles. The sections within the Dental Laboratory include Model Preparation, Crown & Bridge, Orthodontics, Removable Prosthetics, and Maxillofacial Prosthetics. Throughout the internship, interns will learn to recognize both conventional and digital techniques, including 3D printing and CAD-CAM systems.

By the end of this training, the trainee will be able to:

1. Develop dental laboratory thinking and self-assessment skills in order to improve knowledge and practice
2. Communicate orally and in writing with members of the health care team and community groups
3. Demonstrate high knowledge of infection control and safety procedures principles while performing dental laboratory work
4. Read the dentist’s prescription and follow the instructions
5. Describe techniques of constructing dental prostheses in suitable time and quality
6. Prepare all types of dental model work
7. Perform all aspects of Crown, Bridge and Ceramic work
8. Perform Denture and Chrome partial denture work
9. Recognize orthodontic appliances
10. Explain basics aspects of the maxillofacial prosthesis.