Dental Radiology

DENA 104

Dental Radiology 3 credits Syllabus – Spring 2009

Instructor Tonja Bowcut, CDA E- [email protected] mail Phone Office 208-732-6708 Office Vary Cell 208-431-2324 Hours Posted by office door. Office HSHS 125 Class HSHS 241 room Tuesdays 11:00 to 12:50 Start January 19, 2010 End May 14, 2010 Date Date Lab HSHS 187 Clinic No clinical hours are required for this course Hours Friday 8:00 - 11:00 Hours or 11:00 - 2:00

Description: This course provides dental assisting students the opportunity to become skilled in dental radiographic procedures with a heavy emphasis on safety.

Pre-requisites & Other Requirements: BIOL 127 The following courses need to be completed with the grade of a “C” or better. DENA 101 DENA 103

Required Textbooks and Supplies: College of Southern Idaho Dental Assisting Program Handbook

Phinney D., Halstead J., (2008). Delmar’s Dental Assisting: A Comprehensive Approach, Third Edition with Practice Software and Interactive Skills & Procedures Software, ISBN 1-4018-4873-9. Delmar Thompson Learning

Dofka C., (2007). Dental Terminology, Second Edition, ISBN 1-4180-1522-9. Delmar Thompson Learning

Bird D., Robinson D., (2009). Torres and Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting w/ Interactive Dental Office Software, Ninth Edition, ISBN 0-4160-4245-7. Elsevier/Saunders Bird D., Robinson D., (2009). Student Workbook to Accompany Torres and Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting, Eighth Edition, ISBN 0-4160-4990-6. Elsevier/Saunders

Brian, Jacqueline N., (1999). Flash Cards for Dental Radiology, ISBN 1-878576-44-5. Bryan Edwards Publishing Company

Frommer, Herbert H and Stabulas-Savage, Janine J., (2005) Radiology For The Dental Professional, Eighth Edition, ISBN 0-323-03071-8. Elsevier Mosby

Frommer, Herbert H and Stabulas-Savage, Janine J., Study Guide To Accompany Radiology For The Dental Professional, Eighth Edition, ISBN 0-323-03070-X. Elsevier Mosby

Course Goals: Develop an understanding of dental procedures including the specialties, along with the role each plays in dentistry.

1. Understand the principles of image formation and the factors that influence the image in dental radiography. 2. Demonstrate correct principles used in the clinical situation in taking proper radiographs with the least amount of radiation exposure to the patient. 3. Prepare students to sit for the Radiation Health & Safety examination given by the Dental Assisting National Board.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course the student will:

1. Identify the five basic sizes of intraoral dental film. 2. Mount and label a full series of dental radiographs. 3. Identify the types of dental x-ray film holders and devices. 4. Describe the film handling errors that can occur during film processing. 5. Describe common time and temperatures used in processing. 6. Process radiographs using the manual dip tank method. 7. Process radiographs using the automatic roller processor. 8. Process radiographs using the automatic rollerless processor. 9. Demonstrate the placement of the film holder, position indicator device, and central ray in the paralleling technique and expose a full series of radiographs. 10. Demonstrate the placement of the film holder, position indicator device, and central ray in the paralleling technique and expose a full series of radiographs. 11. Describe the purpose and uses of extraoral radiography. 12. Describe the steps for patient positioning in panoramic radiography.

Outcomes Assessment: The didactic portion of the course is evaluated through the use of written tests, classroom quizzes, assignments from the Study Guide To Accompany Radiology For The Dental Professional Eighth Edition, and various other projects. Students must maintain a “C” average or 70% throughout the course.

The lab portion is evaluated with competency sheets that are provided in the Student Workbook to Accompany Torres and Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting, Eighth Edition. The student, a peer, and the instructor all use the same sheet to evaluate the procedure performed. Videotaping is also a form of evaluation used. The student is given two attempts to receive a passing score of eighty percent or above.

Policies and Procedures: The Dental Assisting Program Student Handbook will be followed for any policy or procedure not specifically outlined within this syllabus.

Attendance: Attendance is not an option; it is mandatory and is used as a portion of the final grade.

Each lecture period is worth 10 points. One class period may be missed without point deduction. Missed portions of class (coming in late or leaving early) will result in a 5- point deduction.

Completion of lab skills covered in the lab portion is part of the requirement to successfully pass. Failure to complete the skills within the specified time frame can result in an unsatisfactory lab grade and dismissal from the Dental Assisting Program. Additional lab classes or a switch in lab times may be given or approved of by the instructor.

Assignments: Assignments will be given from the Study Guide To Accompany Radiology For The Dental Professional Eighth Edition, the Student Workbook to Accompany Torres and Ehrlich Modern Dental Assisting, and various other sources, as the instructor deems necessary. All assignments are due at the next scheduled class period (if it is a lecture class the assignment is due at the next scheduled lecture class, if it is a lab class the assignment is due at the next scheduled lab class), unless otherwise specified. Points will be determined according to the type of assignment. Assignments must be kept by the student when they are returned and turned in as a portfolio at the end of the semester also.

Quizzes: The instructor reserves the right to give a quiz at any given time during the scheduled classroom time without prior notice. Quizzes may not be made up regardless of the reason missed.

Examinations: Written tests will be given at the discretion of the instructor with at least one-week advance notice. If a student notifies the instructor, prior to scheduled class time, of an absence on the day of a scheduled test, the test may be taken on the first day of return to class. The earned score will be recorded. If a student fails to notify the instructor of an absence (for any reason) on the day of a scheduled test, the test may be taken on the first day of return to class. Seventy-five percent (75%) of the earned score will be recorded. NO retakes on any test are allowed. Tests given in the Testing Center will remain there for one week and must be taken by the deadline. No exceptions.

Lab tests will be given during scheduled lab times.

Written finals will be given according to the published college schedule. Lab finals will be scheduled individually with the instructor. Failure to take either final exam will result in a failing grade for the course and dismissal from the Dental Assisting Program.

Students are required to take the Dental Assisting National Board Radiation Health and Safety exam. Application deadline is in April. Testing fee is $150.00.

Grading Scale: Grades will be calculated in the following manner:  Lecture (assignments, attendance, quizzes, unit tests, and final test) 25%  Lab (attendance and lab competencies) 25%  Lab Final * – this exam consists of a skills final (exposing, processing and mounting a full mouth series of radiographs on an individual) 50% * It is mandatory the lab final be passed with an eighty percent (80%) in order to pass the course.

Resources:  Campus Dental Lab – HSHS Building Room 187  Campus Testing Center – 2nd floor in the Meyerhoeffer Building  Computer Labs – CSI Library 1st floor in the Meyerhoeffer & HSHS Building Room 238  CSI Library – 1st floor in the Meyerhoeffer Building  Peer Tutoring Program – 2nd floor in the Meyerhoeffer Building located in the Academic Development Center. For a more complete listing and descriptions please refer to the College of Southern Idaho Student Handbook.

CSI E-mail CSI uses Google Eaglemail. Since email is the primary source of written communication with students, all registered CSI students get a college email account. Instructors and various offices send messages to these accounts. Student e-mail can be accessed from http://eaglemail.csi.edu . Students must check their CSI e-mail accounts regularly to avoid missing important messages and deadlines

On-line course evaluation statement: To help instructors continually improve courses, students are strongly encouraged to go online to http://evaluation.csi.edu and complete anonymous evaluations which open two weeks before the end of the course and close the last day of class. When students enter the site, they find evaluations for their enrolled courses. Thank you for this valuable input!

Cell Phones: Use of cell phones or other handheld electronic devices of any kind are not allowed in the classroom, lab or clinical setting and will not be tolerated. These devices should be on vibrate or silent and remain in backpacks, bags or purses during these times. Misuse of these items can lead to dismal from the program.

Disabilities: Any student with a documented disability may be eligible for related accommodations. To determine eligibility and secure services, students should contact the coordinator of Disability Services at their first opportunity after registration for a class. Student Disability Services is located on the second floor of the Taylor Building on the Twin Falls Campus. 208.732.6260 (voice) or 208.734.9929 (TTY).

Other Policies and Procedures: The Dental Assisting Program Student Handbook will be followed for any policy or procedure not specifically outlined within this syllabus.