08/22/2026
On Friday, the TCAT Northwest Dental Assisting students had the opportunity to tour R-Dent Laboratory and get a behind-the-scenes look at the important role a dental laboratory plays in patient care! 🦷🔬
Students learned about the process of creating removable and fixed prosthetics, including dentures, partials, crowns, and bridges. They also learned the importance of accurately completing a laboratory prescription (lab script) and providing all necessary information to ensure the lab can successfully fabricate the restoration or appliance.
A special thank you to Mr. Daxton and Mr. Greg for emphasizing the importance of building a strong relationship and maintaining good communication between the dental office and the laboratory. That partnership is essential in helping the dental team and laboratory work together to provide the best possible outcome for each patient.
We are incredibly grateful to R-Dent Laboratory for welcoming our students and for sharing your time, knowledge, and expertise with our future dental assistants. Experiences like these allow our students to see how everything they are learning in the classroom connects to real-world dentistry. 💙🦷
Thank you, R-Dent Laboratory, for investing in the next generation of dental professionals!
