DHYG 2215 - Radiology with Laboratory

Prerequisites: sophomore standing, DHYG 2214, DHYG 2220. This course is an extension of the clinical course sequence and concentrates on the role of radiographs in the diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases. Course content includes concepts of radiation history, radiation physics, radiation biology, radiation protection, dental X-ray equipment, image characteristics, safety, and film processing. This course encompasses introductory and advanced dental radiographic procedures including exposure and technique errors, radiographic interpretration, occlusal and localization techniques, normal anatomy, panoramic imaging, extraoral radiography, and digital radiography. 3 credits.