University of Hawaii Maui College
DH 269 - Clinical Rad & Interp

1. Course Alpha. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 DH

2. Course Number. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 269

3. Course Title/Catalog Title. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 Clinical Rad & Interp

4. Number of Credits. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 1

5. Contact Hours/Type. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 
  • Hour lecture/lab (2)


6. Course Description. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 

Expands experience in obtaining and interpreting x-rays on clients. Includes advanced radiographic identification and interpretation utilizing dental x-ray films, panoramic, cephalometric, and other extraoral radiographs.



7. Pre-Requisites. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 

 DH 267 with grade C or better.



8. Co-requisites.

 

None



9. Recommended Preparation.

 

None



10. Is this a cross-listed course? Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 NO


11. Reason for Proposal. Why is this course being proposed or modified? This question requires specific information as part of the explanation. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 

Modify the prerequisite due to elimination of DH 268 and modification of course sequencing.



12. Effective Semester and Year. For new or modified courses, the effective year is one year from the semester proposed. For example, if proposed in Spring 2012, the effective semester is Spring 2013. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 Fall 2013

13. Grading Method. What grading methods may be used for this course? Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 
  • Letter grade only/No Audit (0)


14. Is this course repeatable for credit? How often can this course be counted toward a degree or certificate? Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 NO

15. Course Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). DO NOT ENTER TEXT IN THE TEXT BOX BELOW. Click on the yellow button "COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES" and enter in that screen. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 
 Course SLO/Competencya. Utilize the terms of radiographic interpretation and diagnosis.b. Explain the role of the dentist and dental hygienist in interpretation and diagnosis.c. Summarize the importance of educating dental patients concerning dental radiographs.d. Demonstrate radiation safety and protection for client and operator.e. Demonstrate infection and hazard control procedures for dental radiography.f. Identify basic film exposure and processing faults for periapical, bitewings and panoramic films.g. Discuss the importance of correlating radiographic interpretations with other examination findings.h. Define descriptive terminology and state what should be documented for all radiographic lesions.i. Define the buccal object rule, state the uses of the buccal object rule, and take radiographs utilizing the buccal object rule.j. Perform radiographs on clinic clients using intraoral long cone/radiographic techniques according to clinic guidelines completing 4 bitewing x-rays series with a maximum of 2 retakes, 3 full mouth x-ray series with a maximum of 4 retakes, one panoramic x-ray with a maximum of 1 retake, and demonstrate 1 TMJ projection and 1 cephalometric projection.k. Perform a comprehensive radiographic interpretation on each assigned clinic client and consult with an instructor to verify your findings.l. Describe and demonstrate the specialized techniques for clients of varying ages and disease states including: the use of small film, occlusal film, modified full mouth survey, and others.m. Exhibit attentiveness to the patient's emotions, needs, rights, and comforts with an emphasis on the influence of cultural, psychosocial, and other factors.n. Given a client case study, apply the knowledge from this and other dental hygiene courses perform a comprehensive radiographic interpretation of the radiographs; identify radiolucent and radiopaque structures, evaluate for periodontal defects, endodontic lesions, pathology, and dental caries and restorations.o. Given sample questions on dental radiology from the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination, answer correctly at least 75%.
I.Obtain full, panoramic, and bitewing surveys with diagnostically usable film.

 

 

 

II.Practice proper infection control, OSHA, and biohazard practices while exposing and processing radiographs.

III.Identify radiographic landmarks, exposure and processing errors, and perform comprehensive radiographic interpretation.

 

 

 

 


 Course SLO/PSLOUpon graduation the dental hygiene students will be able to:1. Demonstrate their cumulative knowledge by successfully passing both written and clinical dental hygiene boards.2. Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care to promote patient/client health and wellness using critical thinking and problem solving in the provision of evidence-based practice.3. Provide accurate, consistent and complete documentation for assessment, and evaluation of dental hygiene services.
I.Obtain full, panoramic, and bitewing surveys with diagnostically usable film.

II.Practice proper infection control, OSHA, and biohazard practices while exposing and processing radiographs.

III.Identify radiographic landmarks, exposure and processing errors, and perform comprehensive radiographic interpretation.



16. Course Competencies. DO NOT ENTER TEXT IN THE TEXT BOX BELOW. Click on the yellow button "COURSE COMPETENCIES/ISSUES/SKILLS" and enter text in that screen. Course competencies are smaller, simpler tasks that connect to and facilitate the SLOs.

 
Competency
a. Utilize the terms of radiographic interpretation and diagnosis.
b. Explain the role of the dentist and dental hygienist in interpretation and diagnosis.
c. Summarize the importance of educating dental patients concerning dental radiographs.
d. Demonstrate radiation safety and protection for client and operator.
e. Demonstrate infection and hazard control procedures for dental radiography.
f. Identify basic film exposure and processing faults for periapical, bitewings and panoramic films.
g. Discuss the importance of correlating radiographic interpretations with other examination findings.
h. Define descriptive terminology and state what should be documented for all radiographic lesions.
i. Define the buccal object rule, state the uses of the buccal object rule, and take radiographs utilizing the buccal object rule.
j. Perform radiographs on clinic clients using intraoral long cone/radiographic techniques according to clinic guidelines completing 4 bitewing x-rays series with a maximum of 2 retakes, 3 full mouth x-ray series with a maximum of 4 retakes, one panoramic x-ray with a maximum of 1 retake, and demonstrate 1 TMJ projection and 1 cephalometric projection.
k. Perform a comprehensive radiographic interpretation on each assigned clinic client and consult with an instructor to verify your findings.
l. Describe and demonstrate the specialized techniques for clients of varying ages and disease states including: the use of small film, occlusal film, modified full mouth survey, and others.
m. Exhibit attentiveness to the patient's emotions, needs, rights, and comforts with an emphasis on the influence of cultural, psychosocial, and other factors.
n. Given a client case study, apply the knowledge from this and other dental hygiene courses perform a comprehensive radiographic interpretation of the radiographs; identify radiolucent and radiopaque structures, evaluate for periodontal defects, endodontic lesions, pathology, and dental caries and restorations.
o. Given sample questions on dental radiology from the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination, answer correctly at least 75%.


17. Recommended Course Content and Timeline. The course content facilitates the course competencies. Course content may be organized by weeks, units, topics or the like.

 
Content
Weeks 1-6 Application of the principles and terminology of radiographic interpretation.
Weeks 1-6 Applied Dental Radiology and Interpretation: see client case studies.
Weeks 1-3 National board radiology questions review.


18. Program Learning Outcomes. DO NOT ENTER TEXT IN THE TEXT BOX BELOW. Click on the yellow button "PLOs" and enter text in that screen. Program Student Learning Outcomes (PLOs) supported by this course. If you are not a "program" use the Liberal Arts PLOs, view them by clicking on ? icon to the right.

 
Program SLO
Upon graduation the dental hygiene students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate their cumulative knowledge by successfully passing both written and clinical dental hygiene boards.
2. Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care to promote patient/client health and wellness using critical thinking and problem solving in the provision of evidence-based practice.
3. Provide accurate, consistent and complete documentation for assessment, and evaluation of dental hygiene services.


19. College-wide Academic Student Learning Outcomes (CASLOs). FIRST, fill out the CASLO grid located in the UHMC tab above. Click on the HELP icon for tips on determining support for the CASLOs and indicate your choices below by clicking on the box in front of each supported CASLO. NOTE: Our campus does not use the Preparatory Level, Level 1 and Level 2 designations in the chart below.

 

 Creativity - Able to express originality through a variety of forms.

   
selectedCritical Thinking - Apply critical thinking skills to effectively address the challenges and solve problems.

 selectedLevel 1 
selectedInformation Retrieval and Technology - Access, evaluate, and utilize information effectively, ethically, and responsibly.

 selectedLevel 1 
selectedOral Communication - Practice ethical and responsible oral communications appropriately to a variety of audiences and purposes.

  selectedLevel 2
 Quantitative Reasoning - Synthesize and articulate information using appropriate mathematical methods to solve problems of quantative reasoning accurately and appropriately.

   
selectedWritten Communication - Write effectively to convey ideas that meet the needs of specific audiences and purposes.

 selectedLevel 1 



GenED SLO
Critical Thinking - Apply critical thinking skills to effectively address the challenges and solve problems.
Information Retrieval and Technology - Access, evaluate, and utilize information effectively, ethically, and responsibly.
Oral Communication - Practice ethical and responsible oral communications appropriately to a variety of audiences and purposes.
Written Communication - Write effectively to convey ideas that meet the needs of specific audiences and purposes.


20. Linking. CLICK ON CHAIN LINK ICON IN UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER TO BEGIN LINKING. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 

21. Method(s) of delivery appropriate for this course. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 
  • Classroom/Lab (0)


22. Text and Materials, Reference Materials, and Auxiliary Materials. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 
 
  • Haring & Lind. Priniciples and Interpretation. 3rd. Nosby, , 032302001.



23. Maximum enrollment. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 10

24. Particular room type requirement. Is this course restricted to particular room type? Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 YES

Dental Clinic.



25. Special scheduling considerations. Are there special scheduling considerations for this course? Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 NO

26. Are special or additional resources needed for this course? Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 

No.



27. Does this course require special fees to be paid for by students? Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 NO

28. Does this course change the number of required credit hours in a degree or certificate? Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 

No.



29. Course designation(s) for the Liberal Arts A.A. degree and/or for the college's other associate degrees. Please click on the ? to the right for help.

 
DegreeProgramCategory
Associate in Arts:Liberal ArtsLE - Elective

 
AS:Allied Health - Dental HygienePR - Program Requirement
AAS:  
BAS:  
Developmental/
Remedial:		  


30. Course designation(s) for other colleges in the UH system.

 

None.



31. Indicate the year and page # of UHMC catalog referred to. For new or modified courses, please indicate the catalog pages that need to be modified and provide a sheet outlining those changes.

 

Fall 2012-2013 page 109.



32. College-wide Academic Student Learner Outcomes (CASLOs). Please click on the HELP icon for more information.

 
Standard 1 - Written Communication
Write effectively to convey ideas that meet the needs of specific audiences and purposes.		  
Outcome 1.1 - Use writing to discover and articulate ideas. 2
Outcome 1.2 - Identify and analyze the audience and purpose for any intended communication. 2
Outcome 1.3 - Choose language, style, and organization appropriate to particular purposes and audiences. 2
Outcome 1.4 - Gather information and document sources appropriately. 2
Outcome 1.5 - Express a main idea as a thesis, hypothesis, or other appropriate statement. 1
Outcome 1.6 - Develop a main idea clearly and concisely with appropriate content. 1
Outcome 1.7 - Demonstrate a mastery of the conventions of writing, including grammar, spelling, and mechanics. 1
Outcome 1.8 - Demonstrate proficiency in revision and editing. 1
Outcome 1.9 - Develop a personal voice in written communication. 1
Standard 2 - Quantitative Reasoning
Synthesize and articulate information using appropriate mathematical methods to solve problems of quantative reasoning accurately and appropriately.		  
Outcome 2.1 - Apply numeric, graphic, and symbolic skills and other forms of quantitative reasoning accurately and appropriately. 1
Outcome 2.2 - Demonstrate mastery of mathematical concepts, skills, and applications, using technology when appropriate. 1
Outcome 2.3 - Communicate clearly and concisely the methods and results of quantitative problem solving. 1
Outcome 2.4 - Formulate and test hypotheses using numerical experimentation. 1
Outcome 2.5 - Define quantitative issues and problems, gather relevant information, analyze that information, and present results. 1
Outcome 2.6 - Assess the validity of statistical conclusions. 1
Standard 3 - Information Retrieval and Technology.
Access, evaluate, and utilize information effectively, ethically, and responsibly.		  
Outcome 3.1 - Use print and electronic information technology ethically and responsibly. 2
Outcome 3.2 - Demonstrate knowledge of basic vocabulary, concepts, and operations of information retrieval and technology. 1
Outcome 3.3 - Recognize, identify, and define an information need. 2
Outcome 3.4 - Access and retrieve information through print and electronic media, evaluating the accuracy and authenticity of that information.  2
Outcome 3.5 - Create, manage, organize, and communicate information through electronic media. 1
Outcome 3.6 - Recognize changing technologies and make informed choices about their appropriateness and use. 2
Standard 4 - Oral Communication
Practice ethical and responsible oral communications appropriately to a variety of audiences and purposes.		  
Outcome 4.1 - Identify and analyze the audience and purpose of any intended communication. 2
Outcome 4.2 - Gather, evaluate, select, and organize information for the communication. 3
Outcome 4.3 - Use language, techniques, and strategies appropriate to the audience and occasion. 2
Outcome 4.4 - Speak clearly and confidently, using the voice, volume, tone, and articulation appropriate to the audience and occasion. 3
Outcome 4.5 - Summarize, analyze, and evaluate oral communications and ask coherent questions as needed. 2
Outcome 4.6 - Use competent oral expression to initiate and sustain discussions. 2
Standard 5 - Critical Thinking
Apply critical thinking skills to effectively address the challenges and solve problems.		  
Outcome 5.1 - Identify and state problems, issues, arguments, and questions contained in a body of information. 2
Outcome 5.2 - Identify and analyze assumptions and underlying points of view relating to an issue or problem. 2
Outcome 5.3 - Formulate research questions that require descriptive and explanatory analyses. 2
Outcome 5.4 - Recognize and understand multiple modes of inquiry, including investigative methods based on observation and analysis. 2
Outcome 5.5 - Evaluate a problem, distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant facts, opinions, assumptions, issues, values, and biases through the use of appropriate evidence. 2
Outcome 5.6 - Apply problem-solving techniques and skills, including the rules of logic and logical sequence. 2
Outcome 5.7 - Synthesize information from various sources, drawing appropriate conclusions. 2
Outcome 5.8 - Communicate clearly and concisely the methods and results of logical reasoning. 2
Outcome 5.9 - Reflect upon and evaluate their thought processes, value system, and world views in comparison to those of others. 2
Standard 6 - Creativity
Able to express originality through a variety of forms.		  
Outcome 6.1: Generate responses to problems and challenges through intuition and non-linear thinking. 0
Outcome 6.2: Explore diverse approaches to solving a problem or addressing a challenge. 0
Outcome 6.3: Sustain engagement in activities without a preconceived purpose. 0
Outcome 6.4: Apply creative principles to discover and express new ideas. 0
Outcome 6.5: Demonstrate the ability to trust and follow one’s instincts in the absence of external direction 0
Outcome 6.6: Build upon or adapt the ideas of others to create novel expressions or new solutions. 0


33. Additional Information

 

Competency
a. Utilize the terms of radiographic interpretation and diagnosis.
Competency
b. Explain the role of the dentist and dental hygienist in interpretation and diagnosis.
Competency
c. Summarize the importance of educating dental patients concerning dental radiographs.
Competency
d. Demonstrate radiation safety and protection for client and operator.
Competency
e. Demonstrate infection and hazard control procedures for dental radiography.
Competency
f. Identify basic film exposure and processing faults for periapical, bitewings and panoramic films.
Competency
g. Discuss the importance of correlating radiographic interpretations with other examination findings.
Competency
h. Define descriptive terminology and state what should be documented for all radiographic lesions.
Competency
i. Define the buccal object rule, state the uses of the buccal object rule, and take radiographs utilizing the buccal object rule.
Competency
j. Perform radiographs on clinic clients using intraoral long cone/radiographic techniques according to clinic guidelines completing 4 bitewing x-rays series with a maximum of 2 retakes, 3 full mouth x-ray series with a maximum of 4 retakes, one panoramic x-ray with a maximum of 1 retake, and demonstrate 1 TMJ projection and 1 cephalometric projection.
Competency
k. Perform a comprehensive radiographic interpretation on each assigned clinic client and consult with an instructor to verify your findings.
Competency
l. Describe and demonstrate the specialized techniques for clients of varying ages and disease states including: the use of small film, occlusal film, modified full mouth survey, and others.
Competency
m. Exhibit attentiveness to the patient's emotions, needs, rights, and comforts with an emphasis on the influence of cultural, psychosocial, and other factors.
Competency
n. Given a client case study, apply the knowledge from this and other dental hygiene courses perform a comprehensive radiographic interpretation of the radiographs; identify radiolucent and radiopaque structures, evaluate for periodontal defects, endodontic lesions, pathology, and dental caries and restorations.
Competency
o. Given sample questions on dental radiology from the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination, answer correctly at least 75%.
Competency
a. Utilize the terms of radiographic interpretation and diagnosis.

Course SLO

I.Obtain full, panoramic, and bitewing surveys with diagnostically usable film.
Competency
b. Explain the role of the dentist and dental hygienist in interpretation and diagnosis.

Course SLO

I.Obtain full, panoramic, and bitewing surveys with diagnostically usable film.
Competency
c. Summarize the importance of educating dental patients concerning dental radiographs.

Course SLO

I.Obtain full, panoramic, and bitewing surveys with diagnostically usable film.
Competency
d. Demonstrate radiation safety and protection for client and operator.

Course SLO

I.Obtain full, panoramic, and bitewing surveys with diagnostically usable film.
Competency
e. Demonstrate infection and hazard control procedures for dental radiography.

Course SLO

I.Obtain full, panoramic, and bitewing surveys with diagnostically usable film.
Competency
f. Identify basic film exposure and processing faults for periapical, bitewings and panoramic films.

Course SLO

I.Obtain full, panoramic, and bitewing surveys with diagnostically usable film.
Competency
g. Discuss the importance of correlating radiographic interpretations with other examination findings.

Course SLO

I.Obtain full, panoramic, and bitewing surveys with diagnostically usable film.
Competency
h. Define descriptive terminology and state what should be documented for all radiographic lesions.

Course SLO

I.Obtain full, panoramic, and bitewing surveys with diagnostically usable film.
Competency
i. Define the buccal object rule, state the uses of the buccal object rule, and take radiographs utilizing the buccal object rule.

Course SLO

I.Obtain full, panoramic, and bitewing surveys with diagnostically usable film.
Competency
j. Perform radiographs on clinic clients using intraoral long cone/radiographic techniques according to clinic guidelines completing 4 bitewing x-rays series with a maximum of 2 retakes, 3 full mouth x-ray series with a maximum of 4 retakes, one panoramic x-ray with a maximum of 1 retake, and demonstrate 1 TMJ projection and 1 cephalometric projection.

Course SLO

I.Obtain full, panoramic, and bitewing surveys with diagnostically usable film.
Competency
k. Perform a comprehensive radiographic interpretation on each assigned clinic client and consult with an instructor to verify your findings.

Course SLO

I.Obtain full, panoramic, and bitewing surveys with diagnostically usable film.
Competency
l. Describe and demonstrate the specialized techniques for clients of varying ages and disease states including: the use of small film, occlusal film, modified full mouth survey, and others.

Course SLO

I.Obtain full, panoramic, and bitewing surveys with diagnostically usable film.
Competency
m. Exhibit attentiveness to the patient's emotions, needs, rights, and comforts with an emphasis on the influence of cultural, psychosocial, and other factors.

Course SLO

I.Obtain full, panoramic, and bitewing surveys with diagnostically usable film.
Competency
n. Given a client case study, apply the knowledge from this and other dental hygiene courses perform a comprehensive radiographic interpretation of the radiographs; identify radiolucent and radiopaque structures, evaluate for periodontal defects, endodontic lesions, pathology, and dental caries and restorations.

Course SLO

I.Obtain full, panoramic, and bitewing surveys with diagnostically usable film.
Competency
o. Given sample questions on dental radiology from the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination, answer correctly at least 75%.

Course SLO

I.Obtain full, panoramic, and bitewing surveys with diagnostically usable film.
Competency
a. Utilize the terms of radiographic interpretation and diagnosis.

Course SLO

II.Practice proper infection control, OSHA, and biohazard practices while exposing and processing radiographs.
Competency
b. Explain the role of the dentist and dental hygienist in interpretation and diagnosis.

Course SLO

II.Practice proper infection control, OSHA, and biohazard practices while exposing and processing radiographs.
Competency
c. Summarize the importance of educating dental patients concerning dental radiographs.

Course SLO

II.Practice proper infection control, OSHA, and biohazard practices while exposing and processing radiographs.
Competency
d. Demonstrate radiation safety and protection for client and operator.

Course SLO

II.Practice proper infection control, OSHA, and biohazard practices while exposing and processing radiographs.
Competency
e. Demonstrate infection and hazard control procedures for dental radiography.

Course SLO

II.Practice proper infection control, OSHA, and biohazard practices while exposing and processing radiographs.
Competency
f. Identify basic film exposure and processing faults for periapical, bitewings and panoramic films.

Course SLO

II.Practice proper infection control, OSHA, and biohazard practices while exposing and processing radiographs.
Competency
g. Discuss the importance of correlating radiographic interpretations with other examination findings.

Course SLO

II.Practice proper infection control, OSHA, and biohazard practices while exposing and processing radiographs.
Competency
h. Define descriptive terminology and state what should be documented for all radiographic lesions.

Course SLO

II.Practice proper infection control, OSHA, and biohazard practices while exposing and processing radiographs.
Competency
i. Define the buccal object rule, state the uses of the buccal object rule, and take radiographs utilizing the buccal object rule.

Course SLO

II.Practice proper infection control, OSHA, and biohazard practices while exposing and processing radiographs.
Competency
j. Perform radiographs on clinic clients using intraoral long cone/radiographic techniques according to clinic guidelines completing 4 bitewing x-rays series with a maximum of 2 retakes, 3 full mouth x-ray series with a maximum of 4 retakes, one panoramic x-ray with a maximum of 1 retake, and demonstrate 1 TMJ projection and 1 cephalometric projection.

Course SLO

II.Practice proper infection control, OSHA, and biohazard practices while exposing and processing radiographs.
Competency
k. Perform a comprehensive radiographic interpretation on each assigned clinic client and consult with an instructor to verify your findings.

Course SLO

II.Practice proper infection control, OSHA, and biohazard practices while exposing and processing radiographs.
Competency
l. Describe and demonstrate the specialized techniques for clients of varying ages and disease states including: the use of small film, occlusal film, modified full mouth survey, and others.

Course SLO

II.Practice proper infection control, OSHA, and biohazard practices while exposing and processing radiographs.
Competency
m. Exhibit attentiveness to the patient's emotions, needs, rights, and comforts with an emphasis on the influence of cultural, psychosocial, and other factors.

Course SLO

II.Practice proper infection control, OSHA, and biohazard practices while exposing and processing radiographs.
Competency
n. Given a client case study, apply the knowledge from this and other dental hygiene courses perform a comprehensive radiographic interpretation of the radiographs; identify radiolucent and radiopaque structures, evaluate for periodontal defects, endodontic lesions, pathology, and dental caries and restorations.

Course SLO

II.Practice proper infection control, OSHA, and biohazard practices while exposing and processing radiographs.
Competency
o. Given sample questions on dental radiology from the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination, answer correctly at least 75%.

Course SLO

II.Practice proper infection control, OSHA, and biohazard practices while exposing and processing radiographs.
Competency
a. Utilize the terms of radiographic interpretation and diagnosis.

Course SLO

III.Identify radiographic landmarks, exposure and processing errors, and perform comprehensive radiographic interpretation.
Competency
b. Explain the role of the dentist and dental hygienist in interpretation and diagnosis.

Course SLO

III.Identify radiographic landmarks, exposure and processing errors, and perform comprehensive radiographic interpretation.
Competency
c. Summarize the importance of educating dental patients concerning dental radiographs.

Course SLO

III.Identify radiographic landmarks, exposure and processing errors, and perform comprehensive radiographic interpretation.
Competency
d. Demonstrate radiation safety and protection for client and operator.

Course SLO

III.Identify radiographic landmarks, exposure and processing errors, and perform comprehensive radiographic interpretation.
Competency
e. Demonstrate infection and hazard control procedures for dental radiography.

Course SLO

III.Identify radiographic landmarks, exposure and processing errors, and perform comprehensive radiographic interpretation.
Competency
f. Identify basic film exposure and processing faults for periapical, bitewings and panoramic films.

Course SLO

III.Identify radiographic landmarks, exposure and processing errors, and perform comprehensive radiographic interpretation.
Competency
g. Discuss the importance of correlating radiographic interpretations with other examination findings.

Course SLO

III.Identify radiographic landmarks, exposure and processing errors, and perform comprehensive radiographic interpretation.
Competency
h. Define descriptive terminology and state what should be documented for all radiographic lesions.

Course SLO

III.Identify radiographic landmarks, exposure and processing errors, and perform comprehensive radiographic interpretation.
Competency
i. Define the buccal object rule, state the uses of the buccal object rule, and take radiographs utilizing the buccal object rule.

Course SLO

III.Identify radiographic landmarks, exposure and processing errors, and perform comprehensive radiographic interpretation.
Competency
j. Perform radiographs on clinic clients using intraoral long cone/radiographic techniques according to clinic guidelines completing 4 bitewing x-rays series with a maximum of 2 retakes, 3 full mouth x-ray series with a maximum of 4 retakes, one panoramic x-ray with a maximum of 1 retake, and demonstrate 1 TMJ projection and 1 cephalometric projection.

Course SLO

III.Identify radiographic landmarks, exposure and processing errors, and perform comprehensive radiographic interpretation.
Competency
k. Perform a comprehensive radiographic interpretation on each assigned clinic client and consult with an instructor to verify your findings.

Course SLO

III.Identify radiographic landmarks, exposure and processing errors, and perform comprehensive radiographic interpretation.
Competency
l. Describe and demonstrate the specialized techniques for clients of varying ages and disease states including: the use of small film, occlusal film, modified full mouth survey, and others.

Course SLO

III.Identify radiographic landmarks, exposure and processing errors, and perform comprehensive radiographic interpretation.
Competency
m. Exhibit attentiveness to the patient's emotions, needs, rights, and comforts with an emphasis on the influence of cultural, psychosocial, and other factors.

Course SLO

III.Identify radiographic landmarks, exposure and processing errors, and perform comprehensive radiographic interpretation.
Competency
n. Given a client case study, apply the knowledge from this and other dental hygiene courses perform a comprehensive radiographic interpretation of the radiographs; identify radiolucent and radiopaque structures, evaluate for periodontal defects, endodontic lesions, pathology, and dental caries and restorations.

Course SLO

III.Identify radiographic landmarks, exposure and processing errors, and perform comprehensive radiographic interpretation.
Competency
o. Given sample questions on dental radiology from the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination, answer correctly at least 75%.

Course SLO

III.Identify radiographic landmarks, exposure and processing errors, and perform comprehensive radiographic interpretation.
PSLO
Upon graduation the dental hygiene students will be able to:
PSLO
1. Demonstrate their cumulative knowledge by successfully passing both written and clinical dental hygiene boards.
PSLO
2. Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care to promote patient/client health and wellness using critical thinking and problem solving in the provision of evidence-based practice.
PSLO
3. Provide accurate, consistent and complete documentation for assessment, and evaluation of dental hygiene services.
PSLO
Upon graduation the dental hygiene students will be able to:

Course SLO

I.Obtain full, panoramic, and bitewing surveys with diagnostically usable film.
PSLO
1. Demonstrate their cumulative knowledge by successfully passing both written and clinical dental hygiene boards.

Course SLO

I.Obtain full, panoramic, and bitewing surveys with diagnostically usable film.
PSLO
2. Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care to promote patient/client health and wellness using critical thinking and problem solving in the provision of evidence-based practice.

Course SLO

I.Obtain full, panoramic, and bitewing surveys with diagnostically usable film.
PSLO
3. Provide accurate, consistent and complete documentation for assessment, and evaluation of dental hygiene services.

Course SLO

I.Obtain full, panoramic, and bitewing surveys with diagnostically usable film.
PSLO
Upon graduation the dental hygiene students will be able to:

Course SLO

II.Practice proper infection control, OSHA, and biohazard practices while exposing and processing radiographs.
PSLO
1. Demonstrate their cumulative knowledge by successfully passing both written and clinical dental hygiene boards.

Course SLO

II.Practice proper infection control, OSHA, and biohazard practices while exposing and processing radiographs.
PSLO
2. Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care to promote patient/client health and wellness using critical thinking and problem solving in the provision of evidence-based practice.

Course SLO

II.Practice proper infection control, OSHA, and biohazard practices while exposing and processing radiographs.
PSLO
3. Provide accurate, consistent and complete documentation for assessment, and evaluation of dental hygiene services.

Course SLO

II.Practice proper infection control, OSHA, and biohazard practices while exposing and processing radiographs.
PSLO
Upon graduation the dental hygiene students will be able to:

Course SLO

III.Identify radiographic landmarks, exposure and processing errors, and perform comprehensive radiographic interpretation.
PSLO
1. Demonstrate their cumulative knowledge by successfully passing both written and clinical dental hygiene boards.

Course SLO

III.Identify radiographic landmarks, exposure and processing errors, and perform comprehensive radiographic interpretation.
PSLO
2. Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care to promote patient/client health and wellness using critical thinking and problem solving in the provision of evidence-based practice.

Course SLO

III.Identify radiographic landmarks, exposure and processing errors, and perform comprehensive radiographic interpretation.
PSLO
3. Provide accurate, consistent and complete documentation for assessment, and evaluation of dental hygiene services.

Course SLO

III.Identify radiographic landmarks, exposure and processing errors, and perform comprehensive radiographic interpretation.

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