DEN 112 - Dental Radiography

3 Credit Hour(s)

This course provides a comprehensive view of the principles and procedures of radiology as they apply to dentistry. Topics include techniques in exposing, processing, and evaluating radiographs, as well as radiation safety, quality assurance, and legal issues. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the production of diagnostically acceptable radiographs using appropriate safety precautions. This is a diploma-level course.

Contact Hours: 5
Class Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): Local prerequisite: DEN 100 and DEN 111
Semester(s) Offered: F, SS