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2022-23 ATSU University Catalog 
    
2022-23 ATSU University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MDOH 6410 - Introduction to Dental Radiography


1.8 credit hours

This course provides an overview of dental radiology principles and techniques. Topics include x-ray production, radiation biology and safety, exposure techniques, film processing and mounting, radiographic interpretation, identification of anatomical structures and patient management. The student will practice skills in a supervised simulation laboratory using teaching manikins to produce dental radiographic images as well as the placement of imaging receptors on student partners.