DENT 154 - Radiation Safety 1

    Recent Professors
    Jitka Stodulka, Marisela Carranza, Jodi H. Kokoletsos
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    DENT 151 , DENT 152 and DENT 153 ; all with C or better
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of DENT 154
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Students will learn the principles and biological effects of radiation, components of the dental radiographic equipment, intra-oral exposure techniques, radiation safety, mounting, and infection control procedures used when exposing radiographs on a mannequin. This highly technical course prepares the student to take diagnostically effective radiographic images, and be introduced to digital radiography software and techniques. The Dental Board of California requires students to pass the written exam with a minimum score of 75% prior to beginning radiographic exposures on patients.
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:20am–2:10pm, Mon Wed 11:45am–3:00pm, Mon Wed 8:30am–10:20am, Mon Wed 8:30am–10:35am