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CDT Certification Guide

Certified Dental Technician (CDT)

The professional standard in dental laboratory technology, administered by the National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology (NBC).

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7
Specialties
5,000+
Active CDTs
$1,200
Total Exam Cost
1958
Since

What is CDT Certification?

The Certified Dental Technician (CDT) designation is the professional standard in dental laboratory technology. It identifies technicians who have demonstrated their qualifications through written and practical examinations and maintain continuing education requirements. Recognized by the ADA, NADL, and the American College of Prosthodontists.

Three Required Exams

Written Comprehensive
160 questions 2.75h
$275
Written Specialty
80 questions 1.5h
$275
Practical (Hands-on)
5.25h
$650

Related Organizations

NADLwww.nadl.org
National Association of Dental Laboratories
Industry trade association representing 1,000+ commercial labs nationwide
ADAwww.ada.org
American Dental Association
Professional association for dentists, endorses CDT certification
ACPwww.prosthodontics.org
American College of Prosthodontists
Specialty organization for prosthodontists, endorses CDT
CODAwww.ada.org/en/coda
Commission on Dental Accreditation
Issues accreditation for dental technology education programs
Foundationwww.dentallabfoundation.org
Foundation for Dental Laboratory Technology
Non-profit advancing dental lab education, grants, scholarships, 100+ training videos
OSHAwww.osha.gov
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Federal agency enforcing workplace safety in dental labs
FDAwww.fda.gov
Food and Drug Administration
Regulates dental devices under CFR 21 Part 820 (Good Manufacturing Practices)

History of US Dental Labs

1887
First commercial dental lab (Stowe & Eddy, Boston)
1950
NADL founded in Chicago
1958
First CDT exams administered
2024
Digital Workflow added as 7th specialty

Work with CDT-Certified Technicians

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