DEH 1308 Dental Radiology
Scientific principles of radiation, radiographic production and patient management in dental practice. Two classroom, two lab hours per week.
Prerequisites: DEH 1202 and DEH 1203
Course Outcomes
- Identify the parts of the dental x-ray machine and state the effects of each on beam quality and image.
- Apply technical skills and analyze the need for various imaging techniques.
- Relate the principles of radiation production to radiation protection.
- Demonstrate principles of maintenance, film handling and record keeping relative to quality assurance.
- Identify patient consideration protocols and issues.
- Interpret and present radiographic findings as normal or abnormal and identify supporting structures, landmarks and artifacts.
- Collaborate with community partners to develop service-learning lesson plans for oral presentation in diverse community settings.
Credit Hours: 3
- Classroom: 2 hours
- Lab: 2 hours
- Division: Health Sciences
- Department: Dental Health Sciences
- Repeatable Credit: No
- Offered Online: No
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 14, Rm 123
Faculty: Leverich
Term: Spring 2021
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled day(s) and time(s).
Restrictions: Restricted to DEH Majors
Open Seats: 2
Meets: M from 8:00AM to 9:40AM
Section: 101
Open Seats: 2
Meets: M from
8:00AM to 9:40AM
8:00AM to 9:40AM
Section: 101