DAT 112: Dental Radiology

Credits 3
Theory Credit
2
Skills Laboratory/Clinical Practice
3

This course is designed to cover the essential knowledge of radiographic technique for the practice of dentistry. Students will be taught to produce diagnostically acceptable intra and extra-oral radiographs with emphasis being placed on x-ray properties, generation of x-rays, film processing, infection control, quality assurance, intraoral radiographic technique and image characteristics. Upon completion, students should be able to expose, process, and mount radiographs for diagnostic purposes under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist.

Prerequisites

DAT 100, DAT 101, DAT 102, DAT 103 and DAT 104

Corequisites

DAT 111, DAT 113, and DAT 116