DES 1200L - Dental Radiology Lab

2 cr. hrs.
Credit Hours: 2

This lab provides the fundamental knowledge of the nature, physical behavior, and biological effects of radiation to maximize understanding of proper methods of control and safety procedures to be in exposing, processing, mounting, and interpreting diagnostic radiographs of teeth and their surrounding structures. Lab topics include radiation physics principles, radiation biology, radiation safety, infection control, radiographic need, radiographic quality assurance, imaging theory, radiographic interpretation, principles of digital radiography, and legal issues of dental radiography. Lab experience includes correct operation of X-ray units and digital sensors, exposing, processing, mounting, and interpreting diagnostically acceptable radiographs.

Lab Fee: Yes
Course Designations: (OA)

Prerequisite(s): Program Admission.
Corequisite(s): DES 1200.