Dental Radiology Syllabus for 2011-2012
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Course

DNTA-1205-001 Dental Radiology

Prerequisites

Course Description

Introduction to radiation physics, protection, the operation of radiographic equipment, exposure, processing and mounting of dental radiographs. Specific federal and state safety and standard practices for the classroom and lab settings will be practiced.

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Hours

(2 sem hrs; 2 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

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Student Performance

Given the course textbook, personal notes, and handouts, the student should:
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\     2.   Apply knowledge learned in class to a dental office setting.
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\     3.   Evaluate the learning experience from the perspective of the specific course objectives.
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1.   Expalin the history of radiation

2.   List the properties of radiation and explain the biological effects of radiation exposure

3.   Identify the components of a dental x-ray unit and explain the function of each unit

4.   Describe the safety precautions to be used when using radation

5.   Explain how an x-ray is produced

6.   List common production errors

7.   Identify normal and abnormal radiographic landmarks

8.   List standardized procedures and state policies that dental offices follow to ensure quality

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Expected Student Behavior

\ Students are expected to be on time and prepared for the days lesson. Each student must demonstrate respect for instructors and other classmates. A grade is given for professionalism. Each student will be given a handout on the first day of class that outlines what professionalism is for the Dentist Aide Program.

Grading Criteria

\ Term  Quizzes      15%

Major exams           40%

Proffessionalism       10%

Final Exam        35%

The following grading scale will be used for all Dentist Aide courses:

A =  93to 100

B =  84 to 92
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C = 75 to 83
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F = Below 75

In order to be fair to students who are present and perform the required tasks and because of time restraints, most missed work, especially lab and clinical work can not be made up. Lab and clinical assignments invlove the use of a partner. Without you they can not perform their assignments.

Missed written exams maybe made up on the designated "make-up" days. These dates will be given at the start of the class. In order to be fair to the students who take the exam at the scheduled time, nake-up exams will lose 5% of their original value. Please note that make-up exams are most often one to five essay type questions.

Attendance

Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class". Due to the amount of information contained in this course, the student who plans to succeed should attend all course sessions regulary and promptly. The student will need to come to class on time, fully prepared for that session, with the necessary materials."  There may be times when it is impossible to attend class due to illness or an emergency, but this course covers so much information in class that an absence can get the student behind and thus, miss some vital questions on an exam. In order to be fair, there is no distinction between an excused or unexcused absence. You may have up to 4 (four) adsences in this class without affecting your grade. The fifth (5th) absence will reduce the overall grade by 10 points. Missing 5 class periods is equal to missing 1/3rd of the semester and thus, 1/3rd of the vital skills for your chosen profession.
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