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CATALOG INFORMATION
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Discipline and Nbr:
DE 55A | Title:
INTRO DENTAL RADIOLOGY |
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Full Title:
Introduction to Dental Radiology |
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 |
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| 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:
DNA 65A
Catalog Description:
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Instruction in the basic principles of radiology including history, physics, characteristics, biological effects, equipment, film and digital imaging, infection control and safety. The techniques of film or sensor placement, mounting films and evaluation of images will be covered.
Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Course Completion or Current Enrollment in DE 51
Recommended Preparation:
Limits on Enrollment:
Acceptance to the Allied Dental Program
Schedule of Classes Information
Description:
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Instruction in the basic principles of radiology including history, physics, characteristics, biological effects, equipment, film and digital imaging, infection control and safety. The techniques of film or sensor placement, mounting films and evaluation of images will be covered.
(Grade Only)
Prerequisites:Course Completion or Current Enrollment in DE 51
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:Acceptance to the Allied Dental Program
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: | | |
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CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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CSU Transfer: | Transferable | Effective: | Fall 1981 | Inactive: | |
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UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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C-ID: |
Certificate/Major Applicable:
Both Certificate and Major Applicable
COURSE CONTENT
Outcomes and Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Describe the basic principles and concepts of radiation.
2. List the component parts and functions of the dental x-ray machine and describe the production of x-rays.
3. Explain the factors affecting the quality and quantity of the x-ray beam and how these factors affect the radiographic image.
4. Describe film composition, basic digital imaging components, and latent image formation.
5. Discuss film speed, sizes, types, digital image receptors and proper storage and protection.
6. Describe the effects of ionizing radiation on living tissue.
7. List radiation protection procedures for the operator and patient.
8. Describe intraoral techniques for bite-wings, and parallel and bisecting periapical radiographs.
9. Produce radiographic images of acceptable diagnostic quality with proper contrast, density, definition and minimal magnification or anatomic distortion.
10. Explain the techniques of proper film handling, manual and automatic processing and mounting of radiographs.
11. Explain the techniques of digital imaging processing.
12. Describe the chemicals used in processing and the proper disposal techniques, as it relates to dental imaging.
13. State diagnostic procedures to produce quality assurance, relating to diagnostic radiographs.
14. Critically evaluate radiographic images to assess errors and indicate proper methods for correction.
15. Adapt radiographic techniques to meet patient needs.
Topics and Scope
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A. Radiation History
1. Discovery
2. Pioneers
3. Uses of dental radiographs
B. Equipment Description and Application
1. Major components of the dental x-ray machine, tubehead and operatory
2. Settings and function of control panel
3. Mannequins
4. Additional equipment
C. Imaging Media
1. Film
a) speed
b) size
c) composition
d) parts
2. Digital Sensors
D. Processing Theory and Application
1. Digital
a) equipment
b) technique
c) processing
d) errors
2. Film
a) equipment
b) technique
c) processing
d) errors
E. Physics
1. Ionizing radiation
2. Electromagnetic waves
3. Properties of radiation
4. X-ray production
F. Film Mounting
1. Film handling and storage
2. Type of mounts
3. Film orientation
4. Procedure
G. Exposure Factors:
1. Kilovoltage
2. Milliamperage
3. Exposure time
4. Intensity
5. Distance
6. Density, contrast, magnification and sharpness
7. Assessment of exposure and control factors
H. Radiation Biology and Protection Description and Application
1. Radiation monitoring devices
2. Regulatory agencies.
3. ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) concept.
4. Biological response
5. Protection
a) operator
b) patient
c) state requirements
6. Radiation Risk vs. Benefit of Diagnosis.
I. Intraoral Procedures
1. Examinations
2. Film positioning
3. Positioning Indicating Device (PID) positioning
4. Bite-wing technique
5. Paralleling technique
6. Bisect Angle technique
7. Angulation
J. Exposure and Technique Errors
1. Film and Digital
a) angulation
b) exposure factors
c) centering
K. Professionalism
1. Appearance
2. Safety regulations
3. Attitude towards patient and staff
4. Time management
5. Acceptance of constructive criticism
6. Cooperation
L. Adaptive procedures for Special Populations
1. Anatomical variances
2. Age
3. Children and the Elderly
Assignments:
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1. Reading from text and syllabus (20-30) pages a week.
2. 6-10 student film placement proficiencies.
3. 1-2 film mounting proficiencies.
4. 2 bitewing series (BTW) using film, mannequin.
5. Digital surveys exposures and evaluations on mannequin.
6. 4 Full Mouth Series (FMX) using film, mannequin.
7. A minimum of 6 -8 quizzes.
8. 2 lecture midterms.
9. 1 laboratory midterm.
10.1 lecture final.
11.1 laboratory final.
12. California Radiation Health and Safety Test.
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. |
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Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills. | Problem Solving 5 - 10% |
6-8 homework assignments. | |
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams. | Skill Demonstrations 45 - 60% |
Film or sensor placement techniques; lab competencies; produce FMX series. | |
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams. | Exams 30 - 45% |
2 midterms, final exams, and California Radiation Health and Safety Test. | |
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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Dental Radiography Principles and Techniques, Haring, Joan Iannucci, Howerton, Laura Jansen, 3rd Ed, 2010, Elsevier Publisher
Modern Dental Assisting, Bird D., and Robinson, D., 10th Edition, 2011, W. B. Saunders
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