DENT 106L - Dental Radiography Lab

Institution:

Kapiolani Community College

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Description:

3.5 hours lab per week for 12 weeks Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the Dental Assisting program or consent of the program director. Corequisite(s): DENT 100; DENT 100L; DENT 103; DENT 103L; DENT 105; DENT 106; DENT 108. Comment: DENT 106L is offered in the fall and spring semesters only. Letter grade only. DENT 106L may not be audited. DENT 106L may not be taken credit/no credit. DENT 106L emphasizes the practical application of the material presented in DENT 106. Under close supervision of the instructor, students will practice film taking on manikins, critique finished products, and retake as necessary. Radiation safety measures will be stressed and implemented. Upon successful completion of DENT 106L, the student should be able to: Explain the role of the dental assistant in exposing dental xrays. Assemble the component parts of the XCP setup. Expose and process a full-mouth series of good diagnostic quality radiographs using the paralleling technique on an adult manikin. Expose and process a full-mouth series of radiographs using the bisection-of-the-angle technique on an adult manikin and a child manikin. Expose and process two series of bitewing x-rays on an adult manikin. Implement radiation safety measures at all times.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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