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DENT 2995: Dental Radiography 2
Effective date
September 2018
Department
Dental Assisting
School
Health Sciences
Description
This lecture/clinical course builds upon acquired knowledge and skills from Dental Radiography 1. Principles for inspecting and assessing the oral cavity and dentition and required modifications in exposure techniques are discussed. Supplemental radiographic exposures, pedodontic and edentulous radiographic surveys and extra-oral exposures are explored. In the clinical setting, using digital and conventional technology and various imaging techniques, competencies are met through simulated manikin (SIM), peer (PR) and patient care (PC) practice.
Credits
2.0
Year of study
1st Year Post-secondary
Prerequisites
All Term 1 courses.
Corequisites
DENT 2991, DENT 2992, DENT 2993, DENT 2994.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Maintain competence in the performance of Term 1 radiography skills.
- Explain dental radiography imaging technologies and exposure techniques.
- Explain exposure technique modifications.
- Describe supplemental dental radiographic imaging.
- Describe pedodontic dental radiographic imaging.
- Describe edentulous dental radiographic imaging.
- Describe extra-oral dental radiographic images.
- Describe the appearance of extra/intra-oral radiographic landmarks.
- Explain dental radiography prescription requirements and chart entries.
- Explain dental radiography exposure and technique errors and corrective measures.
- Practice as a professional. (SIM/PR/PC)
- Integrate knowledge/ problem-solve. (SIM/PR/PC)
- Maintain infection control. (SIM/PR/PC)
- Maintain safety. (SIM/PR/PC)
- Expose dental radiographic images. (SIM/PR/PC)
- Process/scan dental radiographic images. (SIM/PR/PC)
- Mount and critique dental radiographic images. (SIM/PR/PC)
- Manage dental radiographic images. (SIM/PR/PC)
- Manage patients. (PR/PC)
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 20
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 40
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 20
Total Hours: 40
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 (SIM), peer (PR) and patient care (PC) practice.
Small group clinical demonstrations and instructor guided feedback practice sessions in a simulated (SIM), peer (PR) and patient care (PC) 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
- Dental Radiographic Imaging Technology
- Dental Radiographic Imaging Techniques
- Exposure Modifications
- Supplemental Dental Radiographic Images
- Pedodontic Radiography
- Edentulous Radiography
- Extra-oral Radiography
- 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.