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2020-2021 Catalog Archived

DAT 127 - Dental Radiography

Class: 3 Lab: 3 Credits: 4
This course provides the fundamental background and theory for the safe and effective use of x-radiation in dentistry. It encompasses the history of x-rays, production and uses of radiation, radiographic film, exposure factors, interpretation of radiographs and radiation hygiene.
Course Topics:
  • Radiographic equipment and Radiologic safety
  • Processing of Dental Radiographs
  • Radiographic Infection Control Measures
  • Intraoral Radiographic Techniques
  • Extraoral Radiographic Techniques
  • Digital Radiographic Techniques
Textbooks:
Textbook information can be found on the Book Inn Web site
Required Materials:
  • X-ray badge, X-ray film
  • PPE
  • 1 inch binder notebook
Grading System:
An overall grade of B or higher is required for transferability.

A 90 - 100
B 80 - 89
C 70 - 79
D 60 - 69
F 0 - 59

Student Learning Outcomes:
  1. Explain the foundation of radiography, radiographic equipment and radiologic safety.
  2. Explain the purpose and role of dental film.
  3. Interpret processed dental film.
  4. Process dental film and dental radiographs.
  5. Define legal issues and quality assurance as they relate to dental radiography.
  6. Apply radiographic infection control measures.
  7. Define intraoral, extraoral, and digital radiography.
  8. Demonstrate intraoral, extraoral, and digital radiographic techniques.
For SCC Online Courses:
If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Policies that include:

  • Required materials for all online courses
  • Mandatory Attendance Requirement
  • Proctored Exams
Face Covering Requirements:
All faculty, staff and students must wear a face mask/covering at all times (absent a medical condition) on all SCC campuses when safe social distancing measures are not possible or difficult to follow. For further details, refer to the Student Guidelines for Face Coverings and Social Distancing on the SCC Coronavirus COVID-19 Information page.
Standard SCC Course Policies:
Please review the Standard SCC Course Polices on the following topics:

  • Academic Integrity
  • Academic Misconduct
  • Add/Drop period
  • Appeals Process
  • Class Attendance
  • Classroom Behavior (traditional and online)
  • Classroom Conduct/Expectations
  • Lab Procedures (general SCC policy regarding this)
  • Online Confidentiality
  • Services For Students with Disabilities
  • Withdrawal Policy


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2020-2021