Dental Rad Science Lec Lab

Catalog description

Study of the nature and production of x rays and basic principles and procedures in oral radiology. Emphasis is on radiation physics, radiation biology, radiation protection and safety, basic intraoral radiographic techniques, and imaging procedures, with emphasis on supplemental intraoral techniques especially for client management; extraoral techniques; radiographic interpretation of film-based and digitally acquired images; and use of dental photography in patient care. Clinical application includes exposing, processing, mounting, and interpreting conventional radiographs and digital images.