DE 293: Dental Radiology
Course Objectives: When the course is completed you will be able to:
- explain the workings of the cathode ray tube and how x-radiation is actually produced in the machine tube head.
- identify the parts and explain the function of each part of the x-ray tube head and control panel.
- demonstrate knowledge of the history behind the discovery of x-radiation.
- identify the proper parameters required for good quality intra-oral radiographs.
- identify various types of x-ray film packets by sight and by number, and identify their uses.
- distinguish between bisecting angle and long cone paralleling radiography techniques and the resultant radiographs.
- differentiate between the use of bite-wing films and periapical films.
- expose a complete mouth survey of radiographs using the paralleling (XCP) angle technique.
- expose a complete mouth survey of radiographs using the bisecting technique.
- process films using an automatic film processor.
- mount the films on proper sequence.
- identify conditions of the oral structure on the processed films.
- identify the pathological conditions on the processed films, but not for diagnosing purposes.
- identify oral landmarks to determine area radiographs.
- use proper patient-management techniques to obtain radiographs.
- determine good quality radiographs for use by the dentist.
- demonstrate proper infection control techniques.
General Education Objective(s): When the course is completed you will be able to:
- research accurately.
Dental Radiography, J. Iannucci, L Howerton, Elesvier Saunders, Fifth Edition.
- There will be one make-up test.
- There will be no make-ups for lab days that are missed.
- If you should miss a scheduled clinical day that students are to take, place and process films, a zero grade will be recorded.
- Attendance in class for the entire period is a requirement.
- No children are allowed in class.
- Cell phones and beepers Must be turned Off during class.
- No food or drinks in the classroom.
- A lab coat and protective eyewear are required.
- The Dental Assisting major requires that you make a 74% or better grade average to complete the program successfully.
Student Evaluation:
| Quizzes and Workbook Pages | 50% |
| FMX-Paralleling | 50% |
Grading Scales
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = below 60%
(tentative and subject to change)
Week 1: Iannucci Book
Chapter 1 Radiation History
**general education goal- write essay of X-ray History
Week 2: Iannucci Book
Chapter 6 Xray Equipment
Week 3: Iannucci Book
Chapter 5 Radiation Protection
Week 4: Iannucci Book
Chapter 9 Film Processing â The Darkroom
Week 5: Iannucci Book
Chapter 27 Mounting Films
Week 6: Iannucci Book
Chapter 17 Paralleling Technique
Week 7: Iannucci Book
Chapter 18 Bisecting Techniques
Week 8: Iannucci Book
Chapter 22 Panoramic Radiography
Week 9: Iannucci Book
Chapter 24 Digital Radiography
Week :9 Iannucci Book
Chapter 29 Radiographic Interpretation ,review and study guide
Week 10 Iannucci Book
Chpt 3 Radiation Characteristcs
Week 11 Final
FINAL EXAM - MULTIPLE CHOICE
FMX AND MOUNT
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