DENTAL RADIOLOGY

3.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: DHYGN 113, DHYGN 117, and DHYGN 132, all with a grade of C or better. This course is a comprehensive study of dental radiation physics, radiation hygiene practices, factors affecting radiographic quality, theory and practice of intraoral and panoramic extraoral radiographic techniques, interpretation of normal landmarks, abnormal conditions, and patient education. This course will include laboratory practice on a teaching manikin followed by experience with placement of sensors on student partners. Two lecture and three laboratory hours per week.