DA 141 - Dental Radiology

Institution:

Blue Mountain Community College

Subject:

Description:

Credits - 4 Lecture - 3 Lab - 1 Introduces dental radiology concepts including historical background, terminology, principles of dental radiology, legal aspects regarding use of radiation, basic physics associated with x-rays and biological effects of x-rays. Includes practical instruction on and sizes health and safety, infection control procedures, anatomical landmarks, types and sizes of x-ray film, darkroom processing, film mounting, examination and operation of a dental xray unit with beginning practice of film placement and exposure techniques on mannequins. Admission to the dental program and/or instructor approval.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.bluecc.edu

Phone Number:

(541) 276-1260

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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