Transfers ToCSUDescription(No prerequisite.) In this introductory and preclinical course for radiographic proficiencies relating to dental assisting, the instruction includes principles of radiology including history and current concepts relating to the production and projection of film and digital dental radiographs. Topics of study comprise physics of radiation, biologic effects, and principles of radiology safety and standard precautions associated with radiation exposure, including bitewing, bisection and paralleling techniques. In the laboratory portion of study, students expose, process, mount and evaluate dental radiographs for diagnostic purposes. Upon successful completion of this course and DENT 186, students receive their radiographic proficiency state certificate and are eligible to sit for the national radiographic proficiency examination. (CSU)Usually HeldThu 8:00am–9:50am, Tue 10:00am–11:50am, Tue 12:00pm–1:50pm, Tue 2:00pm–3:50pm 