DA 141 - Dental Radiology

Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1
Introduces dental radiology concepts including historical background, terminology, principles of dental radiology, legal aspects regarding use of radiation, basic physics associated with x-rays and biological effects of x-rays. Includes practical instruction on and sizes health and safety, infection control procedures, anatomical landmarks, types and sizes of x-ray film, darkroom processing, film mounting, examination and operation of a dental x-ray unit with beginning practice of film placement and exposure techniques on mannequins.
Prerequisite: MTH 025
Term(s) Offered: Fall
Admission to the dental program and/or instructor approval.
Course Designation: C/T Elective - A maximum of 12 credits of college-level career and technical courses may be used as electives in the A.A.O.T. and the A.A.S. degrees.