5/8/2024 10:31:02 AM	DNA 65A Course Outline as of Fall 1981	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  DNA 65A	Title:  INTRO DENT RADIO I
Full Title:  Introduction to Dental Radiology I
Last Reviewed:11/14/2022

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	2.00	Lecture Scheduled	1.00		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	17.50
Minimum	2.00	Lab Scheduled	3.00		17.5 min.	Lab Scheduled	52.50
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	4.00			Contact Total	70.00
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  35.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 105.00

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade Only
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly: 

Catalog Description:

Instruction in the basic principles of radiography, history, protection and safety guidelines.  Physics and biological effects of radiation for the patient's and operator's protection and comfort.  Types of films, exposures and manual processing techniques on manniquins.  The relation- ship of dental anatomy and facial structures to the exposure and mounting of films.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
DNA 61, HLC 50, or Anatomy 51

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for English 100A, 104 or 1A or equivalent

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Instruction in the basic principles of radiography, history, protection & safety guidelines; the relationship of dental anatomy & facial structures to the exposure & mounting of films.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:DNA 61, HLC 50, or Anatomy 51
Recommended:Eligibility for English 100A, 104 or 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 1981	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Certificate Applicable Course

COURSE CONTENT

Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1.  Explain the properties and principles of the emission of x-rays, its

   biological effects and sources.

2.  Demonstrate knowledge of the history of x-ray in dentistry, and

   identify and apply the various terms applicable to dental radiography.

3.  Describe the hazards, maximum permissible dose and demonstrate the

   application of the protective considerations when working with

   x-radiation equipment for the patient, operator and additional

   personnel in the office.

4.  Demonstrate knowledge of film composition.

5.  Demonstrate manual processing techniques.

6.  Demonstrate the technique for placement and exposure of FMXs.

Topics and Scope

I.   Application of X-Ray to Dentistry

II.  Terminology

    A.  Exposure Factors

    B.  Evaluation

III. Operation of Equipment

    A.  Control Panel

    B.  Head Unit

    C.  Production of Radiation

IV.  Patient Positioning

V.   Films

    A.  Types

    B.  Composition

    C.  Processing

VI.  Bite Wing Examination

    A.  Technique

    B.  Evaluation

VII. Periapical Examination

    A.  Technique

    B.  Evaluation

VIII.Mounting Films

Assignments:

Reading assignments in texts and course syllabus.

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 0 - 0%
None
This is a degree applicable course but assessment tools based on writing are not included because problem solving assessments and skill demonstrations are more appropriate for this course.
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 30 - 75%
Homework problems, Lab reports, Quizzes, Exams
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 15 - 50%
Class performances, Performance exams
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 10 - 20%
Multiple choice, True/false, Matching items, Completion
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Torres, H. & Ehrlich, A. Modern Dental Assisting. 4th Ed. W.B. Saunders,

 1991

Chasteen, J. Essentials of Clinical Dental Assisting. 4th Ed. Mosby, 1991

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