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Catalog/Bulletin 2014-2015 
    
Catalog/Bulletin 2014-2015 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DHY 3103 - FUNDAMENTALS OF DENTAL RADIOLOGY

[2 Credits]
This is an introductory course in dental radiology that includes didactic instruction in radiation physics, radiation biology, radiation hygiene, and radiographic and processing techniques. This course also includes an introduction to the radiological interpretation of normal anatomy, caries, periodontal disease and periapical disease. The student receives supervision in taking digital intra- and extra-oral radiographs on mannequins, as well as patients. Specific requirements on occlusal, Panorex, and complete series of X-rays must be met.