DHYG-113 Oral Radiology

Credits 2 / 2 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Coordinator’s signature is required for registration; Program Eligibility Requirements; Placement into College Level Reading, completion of ELAP-120 with a 2.0 or higher, or successful completion of ACRD-090, ACRD-091 or ACRD-092.
The study of oral radiology encompasses the principles of radiology in the study of teeth and their surrounding structures as well as radiographic interpretation and patient treatment planning.

Course Outcomes
1. Historical background of radiology 2. Basic principles and concepts of radiation 3. Component parts of the dental e-ray machine 4. Production of x-rays 5. Factors affecting the quality of the beam and image including digital radiology 6. The effects of ionizing radiation on living tissues 7. Radiation bio-effects, health and safety 8. Radiation protection procedures for the operator and patient 9.Selection of appropriate radiographic surveys, film size, speed, duplication, and record keeping 10. Quality assurance procedures 11. Viewing techniques, principles of interpretation 12. Normal anatomical structures 13 Panoramic and other extra-oral techniques 14. Examples of alternative imaging modalities and techniques 15. Evaluation of radiographs and problem solving solutions 16. Legal issues related to dental radiography