The course is designed to provide the dental hygiene student with detailed and comprehensive information regarding ionizing x-radiation. Coverage includes properties of radiation interactions of radiation biological effects of radiation background radiation measurement of radiation production and characteristics of X-rays relationship between technical factors that affect image quality and dose radiation protection legislation control of radiation hazards and quality control. Emphasis is placed on radiation physics radiation biology radiation protection procedures intra-oral radiographic techniques digital receptor imaging and foundational coverage on 3D imaging and standard dental film in compliance with the Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act and current regulations.
Course Code
DTL131
Course Credit
2