2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DENT 118 - Dental Radiography
PREREQUISITES: DENT 115 - Preclinical Practice I and II (or DENT 113 - Preclinical Practice I and DENT 114 - Preclinical Practice II ) and DENT 123 - Dental Anatomy
PROGRAM: Dental Assisting
CREDIT HOURS: 4
LECTURE HOURS: 2
LAB HOURS: 4
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall, 2018
This is an in-depth course that focuses on the principles, benefits, effects, and control of X-ray production. Covers history, radiation sources, modern dental radiographic equipment and techniques, anatomical landmarks, dental films and processing. Emphasizes avoidance of errors while exposing and processing dental radiographs. The Radiation Health and Safety component of the Dental Assisting National Board exam and the fee for this exam is assessed upon enrollment in the course.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Name the pioneers of radiography and identify their contribution.
- Identify the major components of an X-ray unit and describe the function of each.
- List the characteristics of radiation.
- Explain radiation safety measures that are required by legal standards.
- Describe the effects of radiation exposure and its relationship to radiation safety.
- Produce films with sufficient density, definition, and contrast to be diagnostic to a dentist.
- Practice infection control and quality assurance procedures.
- Differentiate between the periapical, bitewing, occlusal and panoramic imaging.
- Identify the anatomical landmarks required for mounting procedures.
- Expose, process, evaluate for quality, mount and file radiographs taken during the course of study on a mannequin and live patient.
- Perform a preliminary interpretation of all X-ray film surveys for the purpose of correcting flawed X-ray films.
- Explain the necessity for patient education in radiography.
- Discuss the procedures for managing the wheelchair, visually and hearing impaired and apprehensive patients.
- Discuss the fundamental concepts, advantages and disadvantages of digital radiography.
- Interpret anatomical landmarks, restorations, and basic pathology on radiographic images.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
Bitewing examination
Managing patients with special needs
Characteristics of radiation
Mounting and viewing dental radiographs
Dental caries
Normal radiographic anatomy
Dental x-ray films
Occlusal examination
Dental x-ray film processing
Panoramic radiography
Dental x-ray machine-components and functions
Patient relations and education
Digital radiography
Periapical examination
Effects of radiation exposure
Periodontal disease
Extraoral radiography
Producing quality radiographs
History of dental radiography
Quality assurance in dental radiographs
Identifying and correcting faulty radiographs
Radiation protection
Infection control
Radiography techniques for children
Intraoral radiographic procedures
Regulations and legal aspects
Introduction to radiographic interpretation
Radiography techniques for the edentulous patient
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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