RADI 538 - Radiology III

Institution:

University of Maryland-Baltimore

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Description:

Fall/Spring.?Developing clinicians apply principles of imaging and radiation safety toward selecting and taking the most appropriate radiographic examination to make accurate diagnoses and formulate a patient-centered treatment plan. The principles of radiographic interpretation, image quality, appropriate viewing conditions, and the value of alternative radiographic views are emphasized. Students become proficient in intraoral and panoramic radiographic technique and in interpretive topics including developmental and environmental influences on the teeth and supporting structures, dental caries, periodontal disease and pulpal/periapical inflammation. Students make clinical judgments and effectively apply problem-solving skills in a clinical environment with patient contact. They explain to dental patients the principles of radiation safety, imaging technique and radiographic findings at the level appropriate for a knowledgeable healthcare professional.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umaryland.edu

Phone Number:

(410) 706-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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