DENT 155 - Radiology III

3 Credits
This course provides information and practicum in placing, exposing, processing, mounting, and evaluating radiographs on patients. Students expose radiographs using the paralleling technique and take bitewings, periapical, occlusal and panographic films in conventional and/or digital processes. Students are required to take patient films in the facility clinic before exposing them in the dental office. Aseptic techniques and professionalism are evaluated. This course is taught at the in-depth level.

Prerequisite(s): DENT 154.

Course Outcomes

Expose, process, mount and evaluate film radiographs on patients.
Expose, mount and evaluate digital radiographs on patients.