DHYG-217 Dental Radiography

3 cr.

A study of radiation physics, hygiene and safety theories. Emphasis on the fundamentals of oral radiographic techniques and interpretation of radiographs. Includes exposure of intraoral radiographs, quality assurance, radiographic interpretation, patient selection criteria and other ancillary radiographic techniques.
Prerequisites: Admissions into the Dental Hygiene Program.
Corequisites: DHYG-110, DHYG-112, DHYG-113, DHYG-114, DHYG-115
Offered: Fall