Dental Radiology Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

DNTA-1205-001 Dental Radiology

Prerequisites

Course Description

Introduction to radiation physics, radiation protection and the operation of radiographic equipment. Instruction in exposure, processing and mounting of dental radiographs, and study of federal and state safety and standard practices.

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Hours

(2 sem hrs; 2 lec, 1 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

Essentials of Dental Radiography, 9th ed., Evelyn Thomson, Orlen N. Johnson, Pearson

Supplies

Course Supply List

Computer or Internet Access for BlackBoard (Home, Public Library, AC Computer Lab)

1 Gallon Zip Bag

1 Folder/ Binder

Proper clinical attire is required. Students will need to review the weekly pl

Student Performance

Given the course textbook, personal notes, and handouts, the student should:
    1.   Learn technical terminology, facts, theories and principals associated with the various dental specialties.

    2.   Apply knowledge learned in class to a dental office setting.

    3.   Evaluate the learning experience from the perspective of the specific course objectives

PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

   
 1.   Identify the major components of the x-ray machine

2.   State the conditions necessary for x-ray production

3.   Draw, label, and construct a simulated dental x-ray tubehead

4.   Trace the production of x-rays from the activation of the exposure button to the final outcome from the PID

5.   Describe the process of ionization

6.   Differentiate between radiation and radioactivity

7.   Explain the relationship between wavelength, frequency and penetrating power

8.   list the properties of x-rays

9.   Evaluate a radiographic image identifying the basic requirements of acceptability

10.   Define and differenciate between, density, contrast, radiopaque and radiolucent on a radiograph

11.   Summarize the factors affectingthe radiograph image

12.   Determine the relative radiosensivity or radioresistance of various cells in the body

13.   Identify critical tissues for dental radiography in the head/neck region

14.   Discuss the risk vs benefit of dental radiographs

15.   Adopt the ALARA concept and put it to practice

16.   Summarize and utilize radiation protect measures for both the operator and the patient

17.   Explain the roles of technique and exposure choices, and a working knowledge of quality radiographs, play in preventing unneccessary radiation exposure

18.   Explain the function of the saftey devices such as the collimator, PID, filters, lead aprons, holding devices, monitoring devices

19.   Utilize distance and location in exposing radiographs

20.   State the MPD for radiation workers and the general public

21.   List and describe the contents of an intraoral film packet

22.   Match film size with customary usage

23.   Compare and contrast duplicating film with radiographic film

24.   List/describe a proper darkroom. Include: safelighting, manual processing tanks, including the solutions,automatic processor

25.   List the steps necessary for manual film developing

26.   Demonstrate the step-by-step for automatic film processing 

27.  List the environmental concerns with processing solutions, and film packets

28.  Describe and Identify the possible routes of diease transmission in dental radiography

29.   Demonstrate safety and infection control competency PRIOR radiographic procedures

30.   Describe and list Texas licensure requirements for exposing dental radiographs

31.   Identify specific risk management strategies for radiography

32.   List the radiographic information that MUST be documented in the patient record

 

 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

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\ Each student shall be responsible for becoming knowledgeable of the contents and provisions of College policies, rules and regulations concerning student conduct .  In some cases, individual programs may have approved policies for student conduct which also apply to student conduct in those programs."

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Grading Criteria

Major Exams           25%

Quizzes                  10%

Assignments           30%

Final                       25%

Professionalism      10%

The following grading scale will be used for all Dental Assisting Courses:

A =  93 to 100

B =  83 to 92

C = 75 to 82
 

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.

Clinical work performed in the radiology area and with dexter manikens is difficult to make up. We have limited time due to sharing the facility with the dental hygiene students and serving rotations within our own class. In order for you to be successful in this course, it is imperative that you respect your reserved time allotment and keep up with the course work.

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, Make-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 3 (three) absences in this class without affecting your grade. The 4th (fourth) 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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Additional Information

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