2010-2011 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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DEN 106 - Clinical Dental Radiography
Radiation physics and biology; understanding of radiation health, safety and protection; radiographic quality, intraoral dental radiographic techniques, film processing and mounting, interpretation of radiographic errors and recognition of anatomical landmarks. Theory is applied in the laboratory setting on radiographic phantoms and adult patients.
Prerequisite- Corequisite
Corequisite: DEN 102 Dental Hygiene II, DEN 107 Introduction to Periodontology, DEN 110W Dental Materials.
Credits: 2
Hours
1 Class Hour, 2 Laboratory Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Describe the production of x-radiation.
2. Describe the exposing and processing factors used to control the production of a quality radiograph.
3. Explain the biological effects of radiation.
4. Describe the safety factors necessary to make radiation as safe as possible for the patient and the dental hygienist.
Intended Learning Outcome:
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Expose and process quality intraoral films while adhering to all radiation safety requirements.
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