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