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DENT 1505: Dental Radiography 1 

Effective date

September 2018 

Department

Dental Assisting 

School

Health Sciences 
 




Description

This foundational lecture/clinical course introduces students to the history and current application of radiation in dentistry. The components, operation and variables of dental x-ray machine are examined in tandem with the principles of radiation biology, safety and protection for patients and operators. Radiography prescription requirements, chart entries and quality assurance are discussed. Digital and conventional intra-oral radiographic technologies and imaging techniques are studied. In the clinical setting, using digital and conventional technology and various imaging techniques, competencies are met through simulated manikin (SIM) practice.  

Credits

2.0 

Year of study

1st Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

Meet Certified Dental Assisting program admission requirements. 

Corequisites

All Term 1 courses DENT 1501, DENT 1502, DENT 1503, DENT 1504. 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)

None 

Hours

Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 30
Total Hours: 50
 

Instructional Strategies

This is combination lecture/seminar/case study/group work/online activities/clinical radiography course is designed to provide the student with the theory to support the clinical radiography competencies for Certified Dental Assisting (CDA) practice.
Small group clinical demonstrations and instructor guided feedback practice sessions in a simulated manikin (SIM) practice.  

Grading System

Letter Grade (A-F) 

Passing grade

64% + S completion of radiography competencies 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Quizzes/Tests 

30 

multiple quizzes/tests 

Assignments 

35 

multiple assignments 

Final Exam 

35 

 

Clinical Examination 

 

Satisfactory completion as per rubrics - radiography competencies (operator)  

Participation 

 

Mandatory attendance as per departmental requirements (85%) 

Course topics

Notes:

  • Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
  • Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
    https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
  • To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.
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