I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Dental Radiology I
2. Course Prefix & Number:
DENT 1118
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
This course is designed to enable the student to possess the knowledge to allow them to identify landmarks and mount various series of radiographs. It provides the student with the knowledge in the properties of x-rays, the generation of x-rays, basic ionizing radiation information, machine components and identification of the paralleling technique. Darkroom technique and radiology infection control protocol will also be identified.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
DENT 1118 - Dental Radiology I
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
DENT 1118 - Dental Radiology I
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DENT 1106 | Dental Orientation & Anatomy | 2 cr. |
| DENT 1116 | Dental Clinic I | 8 cr. |
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s) |
Program Type |
|
Dental Assistant |
AAS Diploma |
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Assess alternative solutions to a problem |
Use projects to determine needed x-ray angulation corrections when exposing x-rays and when critiquing x-ray films |
| Work as a team member to achieve shared goals |
Use small study groups to determine the outcomes of radiographic landmarks and exposure projects |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome |
MnTC
Goal Area |
|
Demonstrate knowledge in film mounting and radiographic anatomy |
|
|
Demonstrate basic knowledge in the use of ionizing radiation |
|
|
Demonstrate knowledge in x-ray machine operation |
|
|
Demonstrate knowledge in principles of exposing radiographs |
|
|
Demonstrate knowledge in darkroom techniques |
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
- Differentiate different types of dentition
- Explain mounting techniques
- Describe horizontal angulation
- Describe vertical angulation
- Identify maxillary landmarks
- Identify mandibular landmarks
- Identify the concepts and principles of ionizing radiation for clinical radiology
- Describe x-ray machine components and their purposes
- Describe x-ray generation
- Describe the principles of image formation
- Differentiate position indicating devices
- Identify types of intra-oral films
- Describe film placement techniques
- Describe film holding devices
- Describe patient/operator safety measures
- Describe patient positioning
- Demonstrate exposure guidelines
- Describe the theory of film processing
- Describe film processing techniques
- Identify darkroom errors and their corrections
- Identify the features and equipment of the darkroom
- Identify the chemicals in the darkroom
- Identify film exposure and processing techniques that adhere to the infection control policy
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Dental Radiology I
2. Course Prefix & Number:
DENT 1118
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
This course is designed to enable the student to possess the knowledge to allow them to identify landmarks and mount various series of radiographs. It provides the student with the knowledge in the properties of x-rays, the generation of x-rays, basic ionizing radiation information, machine components and identification of the paralleling technique. Darkroom technique and radiology infection control protocol will also be identified.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
DENT 1118 - Dental Radiology I
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
DENT 1118 - Dental Radiology I
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| DENT 1106 | Dental Orientation & Anatomy | 2 cr. |
| DENT 1116 | Dental Clinic I | 8 cr. |
II. Transfer and Articulation
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s) |
Program Type |
|
Dental Assistant |
AAS Diploma |
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Work as a team member to achieve shared goals |
Use small study groups to determine the outcomes of radiographic landmarks and exposure projects |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome |
MnTC
Goal Area |
|
Demonstrate knowledge in film mounting and radiographic anatomy |
|
|
Demonstrate basic knowledge in the use of ionizing radiation |
|
|
Demonstrate knowledge in x-ray machine operation |
|
|
Demonstrate knowledge in principles of exposing radiographs |
|
|
Demonstrate knowledge in darkroom techniques |
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
- Differentiate different types of dentition
- Explain mounting techniques
- Describe horizontal angulation
- Describe vertical angulation
- Identify maxillary landmarks
- Identify mandibular landmarks
- Identify the concepts and principles of ionizing radiation for clinical radiology
- Describe x-ray machine components and their purposes
- Describe x-ray generation
- Describe the principles of image formation
- Differentiate position indicating devices
- Identify types of intra-oral films
- Describe film placement techniques
- Describe film holding devices
- Describe patient/operator safety measures
- Describe patient positioning
- Demonstrate exposure guidelines
- Describe the theory of film processing
- Describe film processing techniques
- Identify darkroom errors and their corrections
- Identify the features and equipment of the darkroom
- Identify the chemicals in the darkroom
- Identify film exposure and processing techniques that adhere to the infection control policy