The dental hygiene students will be introduced to techniques for exposing digital intra-oral full mouth series and extra-oral dental radiographs on manikins and classmates. The students will learn how to evaluate these images for diagnostic quality using the Criteria for Radiographic Acceptability. The students will also learn the process for exporting radiographs to other dental healthcare providers. Students will document radiology services on electronic dental software. Appropriate infection control techniques and radiation safety precautions required in a dental setting will be implemented.
Prerequisites
DENT 116 ("C" or above) and Acceptance into the Dental Hygien Program
Corequisites
Semester Offered
Fall