DHY 163 - Radiology

3 credits
This course encompasses the physics of radiation and radiation biology as they are related to the principles, techniques, and interpretation of intra and extraoral radiographs. Quality in exposing, mounting, and processing dental x-rays is stressed along with an emphasis on the safety of the patient and operator included in this course. Laboratory exercises will develop the student’s competency in exposing, processing, and mounting radiographs. This course is only offered to students who are accepted into the dental hygiene program. This course will help students develop knowledge of dental radiology and use these skills to critically think as they evaluate radiographs taken on dental hygiene patients. This knowledge will be beneficial to the career of dental hygiene.

Corequisites
DHY 114

Fees
None

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DHY 163 - Radiology