Dental Radiology in the Clinic Syllabus for 2013-2014
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Course

DNTA-1249-001 Dental Radiology in the Clinic

Prerequisites

DNTA 1205

Course Description

The practical application of exposing, processing and mounting diagnostically acceptable dental radiographs obtained by utilizing various radiographic techniques.

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Hours

(2 sem hrs; 1 lec, 3 lab)

Class Type

On Campus Course

Syllabus Information

Textbooks

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Supplies

Full clinical attire. Bring ALL radiographic equipment such as Snaps and RINNS to the lab and please bring Radiology textbook each lecture

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 radiographic techniques and apply thise techniques to both

          Lab Manikins and live patients

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

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

Student Learning Outcomes

1.    Review from Fall... effects of radiation, patient and operator protection, techniques for periapicals, technique for panoramics, techniques for bitewings and normal 

      anatomy and landmarks

2.    Respond to a patients concern regarding unnecessary exposure to x-rays

3.   Describe two methods by which the patient can be educated to appreciate the value of dental radiographs

4.   List the aspects of patient relations that help gain confidence and cooperation

5.   Explain why caries appear radiolucent on an dx-ray

6.   Identify the ideal type of projection, technique and exposure factors that enhance a radiograph's ability to image caries

7.   List the 4 locations of dental caries and their radiographic appearance

8.    List 3 conditions that resemble dental caries radiographycally and discuss how to distinguish these from caries

9.    List the factors that determine the number and size of image receptors to be used with children

10.  Identify two tpes of extraoral radiographs that may be acceptable substitutes for children who cannot tolerate intraoral receptor placement

11.   Appropriately adjust standard adult exposure settings to apply to children

12.   Explain and model the show-tell-do technique

13.   Explain the role of an occlusal radiograph

14.   Interpret radiographs taken on children with mixed dentition

15.   Discuss various ways and techniques to manage radiographic procedures for the patient with disabilities

16.   Discuss ways to manage radiographic procedures for the older adult

17.   Explain the need to alter vertical angulation in the presence of a shallow palate

18.   Discuss the procedures for image receptor placement for the edentulous patient

19.   Discuss and demostrate the techniques for managing radiographs for patients with tori

20.   Utilize the buccal-object rule to identify the location of a foreign object

 

 

Students Rights and Responsibilities

Student Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

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\  The student is being guided to be a dental healthcare team member and as such, will learn the traits a skilled team member must have in order to acheive success. These traits include; punctuality, respect, attitude, character, teamwork, productivity and dress and grooming. The student will be expected to follow all OSHA, CDC, Texas State Board of Dental Examiners and other government agency mandates. We realize the student is not familiar with such structure therefore, the student will first recieve two correctional warnings. The first will be verbal, the second will be written. On the third infraction of the same type offense, points will be deducted from the students grade. Every attempt possible is made by the staff and faculty of this course to help the student to succeed in the dental profession

Grading Criteria

 Exams          25 %

Lab assignments         35 %

Final               20%

Professionalism    20%

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 live and clinical work can not be made up. Lab and  assignments invlove the use of a partner. Without you they can not perform their assignments. Live assignements involve the use of a patient and we have to respect the time they have volunteered for your assignment.

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 will cover the same material as the original exam, however, it may not be the exact same exam.

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 fourth (4th) absence will reduce the overall grade by 10 points. Missing  class periods is approximate 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

This course will have 2 major  comprehensive exams to prepare for the RDA exam, 2 chapter exams and  one comprehensive final, a grade in professionalism, several grades from radiographs, some on manikins, some live. An assignmen  sheet will be distributed at the beginning of the course