Dental Assistant - Radiology 1

Radiology 1 (DNTA 1250)

Total Credits: 3
Lecture Credits: 2.00
Lab Credits: 1.00

Description: This course introduces you to oral radiology, as well as the preclinical application of radiographic techniques. This course will focus on key landmarks, principles of radiation, radiation health and safety, radiographic techniques using both the parallel and bisecting-angle techniques, mounting radiographs, and radiograph evaluation. You will begin to practice on skulls.

Topical Outline:

Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Identify components of x-ray production
2. 2. Identify the principals of radiation health and safety
3. 3. Identify the facial landmarks and use appropriate radiographic technique
4. 4. Demonstrate mounting and evaluating radiographs
5. 5. Demonstrate the productions of diagnostic radiographs on skulls

Prerequisites: 

DNTA 1101, DNTA 1110, DNTA 1120 and DNTA 1130. Required of students enrolled in the diploma program only.

Co-requisites: 

DNTA 1201 or approval from the program director is required of students enrolled in the certificate program only.