DHYG 2025 - Radiology Clinic

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Dental Hygiene

Description:

Clinical portion of DYHG 2020. Students will be required to study and practice the production of digital radiographic images as well as basic principles and procedures in oral radiology. Emphasis is on radiation protection, basic intraoral radiographic techniques, digital manipulation and display procedures. Focus is placed on supplemental intraoral techniques, extraoral techniques, localization techniques, radiographic interpretation, intraoral camera imaging and patient management topics. Students will participate in taking intraoral and extraoral radiographs on mannequins and patients. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Engage in radiologic fundamentals through proper use and maintenance of equipment. 2. Gain basic radiology technical skills. 3. Recognize normal and abnormal anatomy, pathology for proper radiographic interpretation. 4. Gain skills in documentation and communications with patients, caregivers and healthcare providers. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene program. Corequisite: DHYG 2020. FA

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Clinic

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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