DENTL 111 - Dental Radiography Lab

Course Description
Practical application of radiography principles, obtaining and processing of radiographic images on dental manikins.

Credits
2.0

Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Demonstrate the use of the correct settings for impulses, milliamperes, and kilovolt peak in radiography.
Differentiate between bitewing and periapical images and mount full mouth surveys correctly.
Expose Full Mouth Series (FMS) and Bitewings (BWXs) images on manikins and live patients, using digital technology in a safe and effective manner.
Chart and document according to industry standards.
Assess the diagnostic quality of images taken, identify errors if present and retake if necessary.

Corequisite DENTL 110.
Course Typically Offered
Spring