DENT 1505: Dental Radiography 1
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Dental Assisting
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.
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:
- Explain the history and current applications of radiation in dentistry
- Describe the components of the dental x-ray machine.
- Explain principles of radiation safety and protection.
- Explain dental radiography technologies and imaging techniques.
- Describe the appearance of extra/intra-oral radiographic landmarks.
- Describe the mounting and viewing of dental radiographic images.
- Explain dental radiography prescription requirements.
- Describe dental radiography chart entries.
- Explain dental radiography exposure and technique errors and corrective measures.
- Practice as a professional. (SIM)
- Integrate knowledge/ problem-solve. (SIM)
- Maintain infection control. (SIM)
- Maintain safety. (SIM)
- Expose dental radiographic images. (SIM)
- Process/scan dental radiographic images. (SIM)
- Mount and critique dental radiographic images. (SIM)
- Manage dental radiographic images. (SIM)
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
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Quizzes/Tests
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30
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multiple quizzes/tests
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Assignments
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35
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multiple assignments
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Final Exam
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35
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Clinical Examination
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Satisfactory completion as per rubrics - radiography competencies (operator)
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Participation
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Mandatory attendance as per departmental requirements (85%)
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Course topics
- Radiation Use in Dentistry
- Dental Radiography Machines
- Radiation Safety and Protection
- Dental Radiographic Imaging Technology
- Dental Radiographic Imaging Techniques
- Anatomical Landmarks
- Processing and Scanning Dental Radiographic Images
- Mounting and Critiquing Dental Radiographic Images
- Exposure and Technique Errors
- Patient Records
- Patient Management
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.