Dental Radiography

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Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in DEA 101 or consent of instructor ^ Techniques involved in exposing, processing, and mounting dental x-rays. Two techniques are taught: the paralleling and bisecting angle. Stress is placed upon radiation safety for the operator and patient. Anatomy of the bony structures radiographed as well as history and physics of radiography will be covered. All work will be completed on manikins before radiographs are taken on humans.(1.2) Proficiency Credit Available Pass/No Credit Not Available <br> <BR> <a href="http://www.elgin.edu/dental "target="_blank">Dental Assisting (DEA) program</a> <br><br> <font color="#000088">SPECIAL NOTE: Explore the Dental Assisting (DEA) program and come to an </font> <a href="http://elgin.edu/visitecc"target="_blank ">information session </a> <br><br> <font color="#000088">A criminal background check, drug test, and qualifying admission requirement is required for the Dental Assisting Program. For more information please refer to </font> <a href="http://elgin.edu/dental"target="_bl ank"> Dental Assisting Program Information</a>