DENA 128L Dental Radiography Lab
3
hours lab,
1
units
Grade Only
Description: This is a laboratory course in which dental assisting student will demonstrate radiation protective techniques, the process of caring for darkroom equipment, preparing solutions, exposing, processing, mounting, and evaluating dental radiographs. Exposures are accomplished using dental film, digital imaging and photography on manikins (DXTTR) in preparation for exposures on real patients. The student will demonstrate their ability to detect bone loss and caries utilizing DXTTR's radiographs as well as product a set of bitewing radiographs on a live patient.
Check the Online Class Schedule for information about course Prerequisites, Co-requisites, Enrollment Limitations and Advisory information .
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This course can help you earn the following degree(s) or certificate(s):
- Dental Assisting - Associate in Science
- Dental Assisting - Certificate of Achievement