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Tallahassee, Florida 32303
(800) 684-5310
(850) 205-5627
(850) 222-0053
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Who We Are
Welcome to the National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology.
The National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology is the independent board founded by the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL). It was formed in 1955 as an independent certification organization dedicated to improving the quality of dental laboratory technology through voluntary testing and certification of dental laboratories and technicians.
Today the NBC has over 5,500 active Certified Dental Technicians (CDT), 200 active Certified Dental Laboratories (CDL), and 350 Recognized Graduates (RG).
Our Values
NBC Mission
The National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology provides professional certification to both dental technicians and dental laboratories.
NBC Vision
NBC is dedicated to administering and promoting globally recognized certification programs to assess the knowledge and skills of dental technicians and to review facility and staff training criteria for dental laboratories.
NBC Values Statement
The NADL and NBC leadership and professional staff are guided by core principles such as:
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Responsibility
- Diversity
- Accountability
- Transparency
