DEN106 — Clinical Dental Radiography
DEN 106 - Clinical Dental Radiography DEN 106 - Clinical Dental Radiography Radiation physics and biology; understanding of radiation health, safety and protection; concepts of radiological imaging, production of x-ray, x-ray machine attenuation, recording of radiographic images and diagnostic quality or radiographs, intraoral dental radiographic techniques using phosphor plates, scanning phosphor plates and mounting digital intraoral images, interpretation of radiographic errors and recognition of anatomical landmarks. Theory is applied in the laboratory setting on radiographic phantoms and adult patients. Describe the principles of dental radiographic imaging and the production of a quality radiographs. Explain the biological effects of radiation. Describe the safety factors necessary to make radiation as safe as possible for the patient and the dental hygienist. Expose and scan quality intraoral images while adhering to all radiation safety requirements.