DEN 112 Dental Radiography

Lecture: 2 Lab: 3 Clinic: 0 Credits: 3

This course provides a comprehensive view of the principles and procedures of radiology as they apply to dentistry. Topics include techniques in exposing, processing, and evaluating radiographs, as well as radiation safety, quality assurance, and legal issues. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in the production of diagnostically acceptable radiographs using appropriate safety precautions.

Course is typically offered in Fall and Spring.
Course has transfer restrictions - No DEN courses will be transferred in unless student has earned a Dental Assisting Diploma. Transfer of DEN-102 or 224 and DEN-111, 112 (grade of C or higher) will be applied to record.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Interpret the biological effects of radiation and the legal considerations and safety standards that provide the maximum protection for patient and operator at an 80% or higher level of accuracy on a written assessment.
Analyze the correlation between basic radiological concepts that include physics, characteristics of radiation and the generation of x-rays on a written assessment.
Interpret anatomical landmarks, dental restorations and pathological conditions on the exposed radiographic image on written assessments.
Incorporate intraoral radiographic exposure techniques utilizing different types of holding devices for plates and/or sensors to address various patient needs on written assessments.
Complete diagnostically and technically acceptable intraoral radiographic surveys on manikins and patients using digital sensors/plate technology at an 85% level of accuracy within the laboratory and clinical setting.
Operate the extraoral radiographic (panoramic) unit within the laboratory setting according to the defined task criteria with 80% accuracy.
Interpret radiographic technique errors at an 80% level of accuracy on a radiographic series critique form.