Dental Radiology (DEN 134)
Term: 2023-2024 Spring
Office phone: 605-718-3057
Email: Chanin.hartnett@WDT.edu
Office Hours:
Monday 11am-12pm
Tuesday -----------
Wednesday 2:30pm-4pm
Thursday -----------
Friday 11am-12pm
Mon, 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM (1/8/2024 - 5/10/2024) Location: MAIN W 144 Tue, 1:00 PM - 4:20 PM (1/8/2024 - 5/10/2024) Location: MAIN W 143
Students learn the history and background of radiology and radiation physics. They are instructed in the components of dental x-ray machine, types of radiation, visual characteristics of the radiographic beam, radiation effects and measurement. They learn the purposes of x-rays as a diagnostic tool, with their risks and benefits. Detailed description of the effect of radiation exposure to the human body and the protocols for patient and dental assistant safety are stressed. They will learn common production errors, processing techniques, mounting procedures, identification of radiographic landmarks, the procedures and state policies required for dental offices to ensure quality radiographs, radiation safety, and the use of imaging systems for dental purposes. Students are provided the opportunity to begin developing clinical skills by obtaining dental radiographs in a variety of clinical assignments. Students will expose and process diagnostically acceptable intraoral and extraoral den