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    Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

DEHY 123 - Radiology

3 CR
This course includes the study of radiography theory and the techniques of exposing, processing, and mounting radiographs. Students also acquire the interpretation skills needed to utilize radiographs successfully during patient care. Emphasis is placed on legal, ethical and safety practices using the ALARA principle. In the lab portion, students learn safety, waste management and quality assurance techniques, as well as intraoral and extraoral imaging techniques with multiple film holding devices. Students complete several practice image series on DXTTR mannequins, including the full mouth, vertical bitewing, and special patient techniques. Successful completion of this course is mandatory for continuing in the program. Lab Fee

Additional Information: Formal admission to the Dental Hygiene Program required.
Requisites: Take DEHY 110  and DEHY 114  with at least a grade of C.
Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Apply knowledge of basic radiologic science in all areas of producing quality radiographic images.
  2. Communicate radiological health principles in the education of patients or their guardians.
  3. Practice radiological health protection and safety measures that are required by legal and ethical considerations.
  4. Integrate knowledge of dental anatomy and dental disease in the process of producing quality radiographic images.
  5. Manage patient care in the process of producing radiographic images in a way that maximizes safety and comfort and maintains quality.
  6. Manage time during the process of producing radiographic images so as not to compromise safety or quality and yet maximize efficiency.
  7. Assess patient needs for various types of radiographic procedures.
  8. Use the dental hygiene diagnosis to determine the type of radiographic procedure.
  9. Plan the radiographic procedure necessary for a patient in the correct order of treatment and using the correct equipment.
  10. Expose radiographic projections which are commonly used in dentistry, using both film and filmless systems.
  11. Process radiographic projections in the film system.
  12. Mount or digitally display patient radiographs.
  13. Evaluate and interpret radiographic images produced using both film and filmless systems.
  14. Produce films or digital images with density, definition, contrast, and other attributes such that they are of significant diagnostic value to the dental health team.