CCOG for DH 210L Fall 2024
- Course Number:
- DH 210L
- Course Title:
- Dental Radiography Lab II
- Credit Hours:
- 1
- Lecture Hours:
- 0
- Lecture/Lab Hours:
- 0
- Lab Hours:
- 30
Course Description
Continues to build upon the foundational skills from Dental Radiography Lab I, practicing advanced radiographic techniques and technologies. Focuses on specialized methods, including both intraoral and extraoral imaging. Emphasizes patient safety and skills practice for patient radiographic procedures. Prerequisites: DH 109 and DH 109L. Corequisites: DH 210.
Intended Outcomes for the course
Upon successful completion of the course students should be able to:
- Practice extraoral imaging techniqes.
- Apply specialized imaging techniques.
- Explain advanced radiology imaging technologies.
- Interpret radiographic images.
- Prepare for live patient radiographic experiences.
Course Activities and Design
Localizing Objects
Occlusal Images
Pediatric Series
Edentulous Imaging
Panoramic Imaging
Interpretation
Outcome Assessment Strategies
Laboratory activities on dental manikins with formative and summative evaluations
Final practical exam
Course Content (Themes, Concepts, Issues and Skills)
Themes and Concepts:
- Extraoral imaging
- Imaging of patients with special needs
- Image interpretation
Skills:
- Clinically apply theoretical knowledge
- Expose diagnostically acceptable intraoral and extraoral radiographs
- Evaluate radiographic technique
- Follow recommended principles of radiographic safety and hygiene using the ALARA principle
- Complete radiographic procedures in a reasonable amount of time