DH 112
DH 112 Dental Hygiene Radiography (2 units)
Class hours: 1 lecture/ 3 lab
Prerequisite: Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program.
Corequisite: DH 116 and DH 119
This course is a study of the dental x-ray, the characteristics and methods of controlling x-radiation, types of film used, methods of processing, identifying, and mounting radiographs, radiation safety procedures, interpretation of radiographs for preliminary evaluation and the use of photographic equipment for case study. It includes the theories and techniques of intra-oral and extra-oral radiography with laboratory experience and analysis of technique errors.
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