Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
R156. Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing |
R156-69. Dentist and Dental Hygienist Practice Act Rule |
R156-69-604. Radiology Course for Unlicensed Individuals as Dental Assistants
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In accordance with Section 58-69-803 and Subsection 58-54-4.3(2), the radiology course in Subsection R156-69-603(11) shall include radiology theory consisting of:
(1) orientation to radiation technology;
(2) terminology;
(3) radiographic dental anatomy and pathology (cursory);
(4) radiation physics (basic);
(5) radiation protection to patient and operator;
(6) radiation biology including interaction of ionizing radiation on cells, tissues and matter;
(7) factors influencing biological response to cells and tissues to ionizing radiation and cumulative effects of x-radiation;
(8) intraoral and extraoral radiographic techniques;
(9) processing techniques including proper disposal of chemicals; and
(10) infection control in dental radiology.