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Course: Dental Radiography - Advanced

Builds on principles and skills developed in Dental Radiography. Dental assisting students expose full mouth series, extra-oral and specialized radiographs on adult and child patients. Emphasis is placed on protection against x-ray hazards. Students will also acquire and evaluate radiographic images for diagnostic value. In addition, they will use radiographs to explain dental health and treatment plans to patients. (Prerequisite: 10-508-103, Dental Radiography Applications; all other 2nd semester classes; Corequisite: 31-508-308, Dental Chairside Advanced; 31-508-309, Dental Laboratory Procedures; 31-508-311, Dental Assistant Clinical Advanced)