DAT 127 - Dental Radiography

Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Clinical Hours: 0 Credits: 4

Description: 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 website

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:

Explain the foundation of radiography, radiographic equipment and radiologic safety.
Explain the purpose and role of dental film.
Interpret processed dental film.
Process dental film and dental radiographs.
Define legal issues and quality assurance as they relate to dental radiography.
Apply radiographic infection control measures.
Define intraoral, extraoral, and digital radiography.
Demonstrate intraoral, extraoral, and digital radiographic techniques.

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Proctored Exams

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Official Course Syllabus
2023-2024