The Dental Educator Proudly Presents:

“Theory of Radiography for the Chairside Assistant”

WEEK 1: To Be Announced - 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 Noon

The nature of ioization radiation; sources, effects; terminology and properties, electricity, voltage, amperage, AC, DC, X-Ray Production

WEEK 2:  To Be Annonced - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon

Ionizing radiations and their effect on tissue; radiation health and safety for the patient and operator; MPD, tissue sensitivity

WEEK 3: To Be Announced - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon

The dental film and processing - automatic and manual, infection control procedures for exposing and processing. Intraoral and Extraoral films

WEEK 4: To Be Announced - 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon 

Radiographic anatomy, mounting; interpretation of radiographs, their errors and correction

WEEK 5: To Be Announced - 8:30 - 12:00 Noon

Comparison of BA and Paralleling Techniques. Sit the practice exam and correct. Wrap up and Course Evaluation

* Note: First and Last Class begins at 8:30 a.m.

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