DENA 128 - Dental Radiology I

Institution:

San Diego Mesa College

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Description:

This is a lecture course designed to acquaint the dental assisting student with the history, ethics, infection control and principles of dental radiographic production, including exposure and processing radiographs manual and digital. Intraoral and extraoral techniques, dental anatomy, landmarks, and dental fundamentals pertaining to dental radiography are presented. Radiographic interpretation, intraoral and extraoral photography, and the management of pediatric patients and patients with special needs are included. This course is for students who have been admitted to the Dental Assisting Program.

Credits:

2.50

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.sdmesa.edu/

Phone Number:

(619) 388-2604

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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