DAS 109 - Dental Radiology

Credits: 4

This course concentrates on the principles of radiology, X-ray production, radiation safety, and health practices and hazards, including quality assurance and regulations. Radiographic interpretation, evaluation of common radiographic inadequacies, film identification, and mounting and darkroom procedures are included. In the required college laboratory sessions, exposing, processing, and mounting of intraoral and extra-oral radiographs will be completed. Lab fee includes film badge services.

Theory: 3
Lab: 3
Prerequisites: Admission to Dental Assisting Program or waiver for practicing dental assistants with program director approval