Radiation Safety 1

Catalog description

Students will learn the principles and biological effects of radiation, components of the dental radiographic equipment, intra-oral exposure techniques, radiation safety, mounting, and infection control procedures used when exposing radiographs on a mannequin. This highly technical course prepares the student to take diagnostically effective radiographic images, and be introduced to digital radiography software and techniques. The Dental Board of California requires students to pass the written exam with a minimum score of 75% prior to beginning radiographic exposures on patients.