DES 1200 - Dental Radiology SP

Institution:

Tallahassee State College

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Description:

Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in DEA0020 and DEA0020L, DES1020 and DES1020L. Corequisite: DES1200L. The course is designed for the dental assisting or hygiene student and includes the study of the theory and principles used to expose, process, and mount dental radiographs. Recognition of normal and abnormal conditions visible on dental radiographs, and the identification of the hazards and safety precautions eminent to radiographic procedures are among the topics covered in the course. Intraoral and extraoral techniques will be discussed, as well as the types of films, sensors and cassettes that might be used. Digital radiography principles and techniques will be included. Quality control procedures will be followed in both the darkroom and chairside settings. Slides will be used extensively to study radiographic anatomy and pathology. Cephalometric tracings will be done in class. The course content will be structured to compliment laboratory activities. Special emphasis will be placed on infection control. Carpal radiographs will be included as required by Florida Law. Contact: 2 hours per week.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.tsc.fl.edu/

Phone Number:

(850) 201-6200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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