Removed Fall 2010Chabot College Fall 2006Course Outline for Dental Hygiene 74LDENTAL RADIOGRAPHY OPEN LABCatalog Description:Dental Hygiene 74L .5 unitsApplication of radiographic principles, x-radiation protection, operation of x-ray equipment, infection control procedures and hazardous waste maintenance. Practice in film exposure, processing, mounting and interpretation. Prerequisite: current enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program. 1.5 hours laboratory.[Typical contact hours: 26.25]Prerequisite Skills:NoneExpected Outcomes for Students:1. apply geometric principles for accurate image formation, analyzing and interpreting factors causing distortion;2. demonstrate appropriate intraoral radiographic techniques in film placement, PID angulation and selection of exposure factors;3. identify and demonstrate the protocol for disinfection of equipment and aseptic technique;4. properly mount and label all radiographs;5. evaluate all radiographs in terms of technical quality, accuracy and clinical acceptability; 6. evaluate all radiographic errors (technical and processing) and describe the best methods for correcting them.Course Content:1. Radiation health and safety2. Selection of surveys, film types, and record keeping3. Infection control and aseptic technique in radiographic procedures4. Intraoral radiographic techniques5. Technical radiographic errors and correction6. Film processing, handling, and storing7. Processing errors and correction8. Darkroom maintenance and quality assurance9. Viewing techniques and principles of interpretationMethods of Presentation: 1. Lecture / demonstration2. Audiovisual aids including Dexter II and human skulls3. Class discussion and self-evaluationAssignments and Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:1. Typical Assignments:a. Expose, develop and evaluate radiographs taken on the DEXTER or skullb. Complete a radiographic student evaluation form for a full mouth set of radiographs 2. Methods of Evaluating Student Progress:a. Class preparation/performance of laboratory assigned tasksb. Final examChabot CollegeCourse Outline for Dental Hygiene 74L, Page 2Fall 2006Textbook(s)(Typical): Essentials of Dental Radiography for Dental Assistants and Hygienists, deLyre, Pierson, 2005 or most recent editionSpecial Student Materials:GlovesMasksSafety GlassesUniform / lab coatDental X-ray filmlz/tsp, G:\Course Outlines\2005-2006\DH