DSE 110 - Oral Radiography

(3 credits)

30 lecture hours; 45 lab hours
Prerequisites: Completion of all required first-semester Dental Hygiene Program courses
Lab fee
Knowledge of radiation, radiation physics, principles of the various intra- and extra-oral techniques, essentials of image formation and radiographic quality, radiographic anatomy, the biological effects of radiation, and radiation safety are provided. Students learn to use X-ray equipment and darkroom procedures for processing radiographs, develop skill in intra- and extra-oral techniques, and practice radiation safety.