Although they typically do not interact with patients, dental technicians are vital parts of dental care teams. Programs in dental technology teach students how to build dental prosthetics and help scholars obtain careers in this field.

Certificate programs, which can be earned in about a year, consist of academic classes that are offered at different skill and ability levels. Undergraduate as well as graduate students, depending on their field of study, may obtain certificates.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.