12/26/2024 2:30:25 PM	DNA 65B Course Outline as of Fall 1981	New Course (First Version)
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  DNA 65B	Title:  DENT RADIOLOGY II
Full Title:  Dental Radiology II
Last Reviewed:9/23/2024

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 advance techniques of dental radiology, anatomical landmarks, dental anatomy pertaining to dental radiography, exposure and processing faults.  Emphasis is on evaluation of the quality of the films both intra- and extra-oral.  Processing and maintaining automatic processors.  Knowledge of panoramic techniques and other related radio- graphic equipment.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
DNA 65A

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

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Instruction in the advance techniques of dental radiography, anatomical landmarks, dental anatomy pertaining to dental radiography, exposure & processing faults.

(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:DNA 65A
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.  Apply principles of patient education as it relates to dental

   radiography.

2.  Apply principles of patient management during radiographic procedures.

3.  Demonstrate a knowledge of legal aspects related to ownership of

   dental films.

4.  Demonstrate the process of film duplication.

5.  Analyze the ways radiographs are used in the diagnosis of periodontal

   disease.

6.  Demonstrate the parallel technique for patient positioning and film

   exposure.

7.  Demonstrate the radiographic technique for children.

8.  Evaluate the quality of radiographs and explain the necessary correc-

   tions.

9.  Demonstrate automatic processing procedures.

Topics and Scope

I.   Quality Assurance

    A.  Quality film

    B.  Review patient and staff radiation safety procedures

II.  Mounting

    A.  Care and storage of film

III. Bisecting the Angle Technique

    A.  Advantages and disadvantages

    B.  Principles of the technique

IV.  Ownership of Radiographs

V.   Darkroom Processing Procedures

VI.  Evaluation of Radiographs

VII. Extra-oral Techniques and Occlusal Techniques

VIII.Radiographic Interpretation

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, Field work, 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, Field work, 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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