Dental Radiography

Catalog description

This theory and lab course provides fundamental knowledge of the nature, physical behavior, and biological effects of radiation to maximize understanding of proper safety procedures in exposing, processing, mounting, and interpreting diagnostic radiographs of teeth and their surrounding structures. Emphasis is placed on radiation physics, biology and safety, infection control, radiographic need, quality assurance and interpretation, imaging theory, principles of digital radiography and legal issues of dental radiography. In the lab, students will gain hands-on experience operating x-ray units and digital sensors and exposing, processing, mounting and interpreting radiographs.