Dental Imaging

Catalog description

History and development of the x-ray, its nature and properties. Biological effects of x-radiation with application of Safe Operating Procedures to protect the operator and patient. Theory and practice in fundamentals of oral imaging techniques including receptor placement, tube angulation, scanning, mounting and interpretation of images. Digital sensors and photostimulable phosphor plate receptors for periapical, bitewing, and occlusional intraoral exposures and localization techniques, and panoramic extraoral imaging techniques will be discussed. Students will expose image receptors on a manikin. Consists of lecture modules of instruction correlated with weekly laboratory modules.