DE 55A - Introduction to Dental Radiology

    Recent Professors
    Susan Hellums, Rebecca Pounds, Andrea Emerson, Brooke Johnson, Dino Kalfos
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    5–6 students
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    Course Completion or Current Enrollment in DE 51. Limits on enrollment: Acceptance to Allied Dental Program
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    In this course students will learn basic principles of radiology including history, physics, characteristics, biological effects, equipment, film and digital imaging, infection control, and safety. The techniques of film or sensor placement and exposure, mounting films, and evaluation of images will be covered.
    Usually Held
    Thu 8:00am–8:50am, Tue 7:00am–9:50am, Fri 1:00pm–3:50pm, Fri 8:00am–10:50am