DEHY 1448 - Dental Hygiene Radiology II

Institution:

St. Cloud Technical and Community College

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Description:

This lecture/laboratory course provides the student with the knowledge of radiographic principles and exposure techniques. The course covers the characteristics of radiation, radiation production, operation of the x-ray unit, radiation safety and monitoring, x-ray film, processing and mounting, anatomical landmarks, intraoral and extraoral radiographic techniques, and exposing the processing errors. The laboratory aspect of this course prepares the student to demonstrate competence in exposing radiographs using the bisecting and paralleling techniques. Students will also process exposed radiographs utilizing automatic processing techniques and mounts films. This course also covers the interpretation of dental radiographs for the dental hygienist. The emphasis is on recognition of anatomic conditions, technique errors, caries, periodontal disease, abnormalities, dental materials, foreign objects and periapical lesions. All dental hygiene students must complete this course prior to graduation. Prerequisite(s): DEHY1418 (2 C: 1 lect/pres, 1 lab, 0 other)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sctcc.edu

Phone Number:

(320) 308-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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