4.00 Credits
3-3-4 Offered Spring Semester Prerequisites: DAT 113, DAT 115, DAT 116, DAT 118, DAT 154 Co-requisites: DAT 121, DAT 160, DAT 175 (required)) This course provides the fundamental background and theory for the safe and effective use of x-radiation in dentistry. It encompasses the history of x-rays, production and uses of radiation, radiographic film, exposure factors, interpretation of radiographs and radiation hygiene.