DHYG 137 Radiographic Interpretation

2 credits

In this course students take and interpret radiographs on clinical patients to assist with the dental hygiene diagnosis.

Prerequisites: DHYG 111, DHYG 112, DHYG 113, DHYG 114, DHYG 116, DHYG 118, DHYG 119.

Corequisites: DHYG 121, DHYG 122, DHYG 123, DHYG 124, DHYG 127, DHYG 139.

Quarters Offered: Winter

Student Outcomes/Competencies:
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Explain advanced concepts and techniques of intraoral radiographic imaging
Identify radiographic images and interpret the findings
Take quality intraoral and panoramic radiographs
Explain advanced concepts and techniques of panoramic radiography
Troubleshoot problems with panoramic techniques and images
Identify normal intraoral radiographic anatomy and landmarks
Identify and diagnose periodontal disease and bone loss based on radiographic appearance
Explain the localization radiographic technique used to locate foreign objects in the oral cavity