DHYG 326 Radiographic Interpretation

2 credits

This course builds on the scientific foundation established in DHYG 256. The focus along the health-disease continuum shifts toward basic concepts of disease at the cellular and clinical level. Students take radiographs on clinical clients and study the interpretation of radiographs to assist with formulation of the dental hygiene diagnosis.

Prerequisites: DHYG 248, DHYG 252, DHYG 253, DHYG 254, and DHYG 258

Corequisites: DHYG 321, DHYG 322, DHYG 323, DHYG 324, DHYG 325, and DHYG 329

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
Complete intraoral and panoramic radiographs
Explain advanced concepts and techniques of panoramic radiography
Identify 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

Total Hours: 30 Lecture Hours: 10 Lab or Clinical Hours: 20