D HYG 240B - Oral Radiology I

1 unit (fi 4)(TWO TERM, 33 HOURS)

Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

A comprehensive didactic, pre-clinical and clinical course that deals with the production of x-rays, their interactions with matter, radiation biology and protection, the appearances of normal anatomy on radiographs and common abnormalities seen on radiographs made in the practice of dental hygiene. Pre-clinical and clinical sessions will introduce students to the basic techniques of intraoral radiography and pantomography.