SRJC Course Outlines

3/28/2024 8:06:58 AMDE 55B Course Outline as of Fall 2019

Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION

Discipline and Nbr:  DE 55BTitle:  DENTAL RADIOLOGY  
Full Title:  Dental Radiology
Last Reviewed:2/25/2019

UnitsCourse Hours per Week Nbr of WeeksCourse Hours Total
Maximum2.00Lecture Scheduled1.0017.5 max.Lecture Scheduled17.50
Minimum2.00Lab Scheduled3.0017.5 min.Lab Scheduled52.50
 Contact DHR0 Contact DHR0
 Contact Total4.00 Contact Total70.00
 
 Non-contact DHR0 Non-contact DHR Total0

 Total Out of Class Hours:  35.00Total 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:  DNA 65B

Catalog Description:
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Instruction in the advanced imaging techniques of intraoral and panoramic dental radiology. Emphasis is on evaluation and interpretation of intraoral and panoramic images utilizing recognition of anatomical landmarks, dental anatomy, restorations, and disease processes. Patient dental radiological services are provided by students after competency is demonstrated on manikins.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion of DE 55A


Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
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Instruction in the advanced imaging techniques of intraoral and panoramic dental radiology. Emphasis is on evaluation and interpretation of intraoral and panoramic images utilizing recognition of anatomical landmarks, dental anatomy, restorations, and disease processes. Patient dental radiological services are provided by students after competency is demonstrated on manikins.
(Grade Only)

Prerequisites:Course Completion of DE 55A
Recommended:
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:TransferableEffective:Fall 1981Inactive:
 
UC Transfer:Effective:Inactive:
 
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable



COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1.  Demonstrate an expanded knowledge of oral imaging, including proficiency in basic and
    advanced exposure techniques and identification skills.
2.  Consistently demonstrate comprehension of radiation safety as it relates to the patient and
    operator.

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Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1.   Demonstrate intraoral and panoramic radiological imaging on manikins utilizing correct safety
      precautions, positioning, exposure settings, and processing or image capture techniques.
2.   Demonstrate intraoral and panoramic radiological imaging on patients utilizing correct
      infection control, safety precautions, positioning, exposure settings, and processing or image
      capture techniques.
3.   Discuss principles of infection control utilized in operatory preparation, film or sensor use,
      and processing contaminated film.
4.   Implement appropriate radiation protective measures for the protection of the operator and the
      patient utilizing the ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle.
5.   Discuss the use of quality control measures to assure the production of diagnostic images.
6.   Discuss safety and environmental responsibilities for dental radiography.
7.   Demonstrate anatomical film mounting.
8.   Discuss the advantages and disadvantage of panoramic radiography.
9.   Define the roles of the dental auxiliary and the dentist in image evaluation, interpretation and
      diagnosis.
10. Evaluate intraoral and panoramic images for errors based on diagnostic image criteria.
11. Identify normal anatomical landmarks of the maxilla and mandible on intraoral and
      panoramic images.
12. Identify normal dental anatomy.
13. Recognize deviations from normal anatomy resulting from trauma, disease, and
      developmental conditions.
14. Recognize the classifications of carious lesions on images and the factors that would
      influence interpretation.
15. Describe the appearance on images of alveolar bone loss associated with periodontal disease.
16. Describe the appearance on images of restorative materials such as amalgam, porcelain, gold,
      cements, and composites.
17. Describe the appearance on images of calcifications such as calculus, pulp stones, and
      sialoliths.
18. Describe the purpose and uses of supplemental intraoral imaging techniques.
19. Demonstrate the supplemental imaging techniques of occlusal, buccal object, distal-oblique
      third molar, vertical bitewings and pedodontic bitewings utilizing correct positioning and
      exposure settings.
20. Describe the uses of extraoral imaging and the purpose of each of the extraoral projections.  
21. Compare and contrast conventional film and digital imaging with respect to radiation
      exposure, equipment, image capture, maintenance and convenience.
22. Describe modifications in technique for special needs patients, patients with a gag reflex and
      pedodontic patients.
23. Discuss duplication of films.

Topics and Scope
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I. Intraoral Imaging*
    A. Equipment preparation     
     B. Patient preparation                         
     C. Infection control
     D. Quality assurance
    E. Safety precautions
    F. Processing or image capture
    G. Evaluation
    H. Interpretation
II. Panoramic Images*
    A. Advantages and disadvantages
    B. Equipment preparation*
    C. Patient positioning*
    D. Infection control*
    E. Quality assurance*
    F. Safety precautions*
    G. Processing or image capture*
    H. Evaluation*
    I. Interpretation*
III. Infection Control*
    A. Cross contamination
    B. Disinfection
    C. Sterilization
    D. Barriers
IV. Quality Assurance*
    A. Equipment
    B. Operators
    C. Image receptors
    D. Techniques
    E. Monitoring and record keeping
    F. Facility
V. Safety and Environmental Responsibilities*
    A. Radiation
    B. Use and disposal of chemicals and lead
VI. Patient Management*         
     A. Special needs patients
    B. Patient management techniques             
VII. Radiographic Landmarks
    A. Terminology
     B. Normal landmarks of the skull
    C. Dental anatomy
VIII. Image Evaluation*
    A. Criteria
     B. Corrections of errors
IX. Image Interpretation*
    A. Rationale
    B. Dental caries     
     C. Restorations and dental materials
    D. Calcifications
    E. Periodontal disease
    F. Trauma
    G. Deviations from normal anatomy
X. Supplemental Intraoral Techniques*        
     A. Uses
     B. Types
XI. Extraoral Imaging
    A. Uses
    B. Types of projections
XII. Duplicating Films
    A. Film
    B. Equipment
XIII. Digital Radiography
    A. Equipment
    B. Types of digital imaging
    C. Comparison to conventional film
 
*These items are introduced in lecture, and the related skill is performed in the lab.
 
IX. Laboratory Exercises
    A. Production of diagnostic images with proper contrast, density, definition, and minimal
        magnification or anatomic distortion.
    B. Demonstration of radiographic interpretation to include recognition of anatomic landmarks,
         dental anatomy, restorations, pathology, and deviations from normal.
    C. Demonstration of supplemental intraoral techniques.
    D. Demonstration of panoramic technque.
    E. Application of infection control techniques for prevention of disease transmission, safety
         precautions following the ALARA Principle (as low as resonably achievable), and quality
         assurance procedures to protect the operator, patient and environment.

Assignments:
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Lecture
1. Reading from text (10-15 pages per week)
2. Quizzes (4-8,) midterm, final.
 
Laboratory
1. Skill demonstrations
    a. Manikin imaging-supplemental techniques; occlusal, distal-oblique, localization, vertical
         and pedodontic bitewings
     b. Panoramic image: student placement and manikin
    c. Digital survey: student placement and manikin
     d. Patient images: 4 adult full mouth surveys, 1 pedodontic survey and 1 panoramic survey
2. Problem solving- Evaluation and interpretations (10-15)

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 - 40%
Evaluations with interpretations.
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.Skill Demonstrations
30 - 40%
Patient: 4 adult surveys; 1 pedodontic survey; 1 panoramic. Manikin images: occlusal, localization, distal-oblique, vertical and pedodontic bitewings, and digital survey. Student placement practice.
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.Exams
20 - 30%
Midterm, quizzes, and written and laboratory final.
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.Other Category
0 - 0%
None


Representative Textbooks and Materials:
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Torres and Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting,12th ed. Bird, Doni and Robinson, Debbie. Elsevier. 2018
Dental Radiography, Principles and Techniques, 5th ed. Iannucci, J, Joen and Howerton, Laura. Elsevier. 2017
Dental Radiography, Principles and Techniques, Workbook and Laboratory Manual, 5th ed. Iannucci, Joen and Howerton, Laura. Elsevier. 2017
Instructor prepared materials

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