DHYG 282 Dental Imaging II (3 credits)

2. Demonstrate correct extra-oral and advanced intra-oral digital dental imaging techniques using aseptic protocol.

3. Identify digital intra-oral and extra-oral technique errors and demonstrate correction and prevention of these errors.

4. Accurately describe and identify normal anatomical landmarks on intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs.

5. Demonstrate accurate evaluation and interpretation of intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs.

6. Accurately describe and identify normal anatomical landmarks on intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs.

7. Accurately describe and identify radiographic structures which deviate from normal structures on intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs including restorations, dental materials, and foreign objects.

8. Accurately describe and identify indications of pathology on intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs including dental caries, evidence of periodontal disease process, trauma, resorption (external and internal), periapical lesions, impacted teeth, eruption patterns, growth and development, and bone and soft tissue diseases, etc.

9. Describe alternative intra-oral exposure techniques and digital receptor holders.

10. Describe the principles of extra-oral and intra-oral photographs.

11. Accurately describe and identify indications for the use of dental photography, intra-oral video imaging and oral cancer screening/imaging in dental and dental hygiene patient care.

12. Accurately and consistently demonstrate correct technique to create diagnostic extra-oral and intra-oral digital photographs using aseptic protocol.

13. Identify the available systems and equipment utilized for intra-oral video imaging and oral cancer screening/imaging.

14. Describe the intended use for administration/exposure, evaluation, and interpretation of intra-oral video images and oral cancer screening results.

15. Consistently demonstrate the correct use of intra-oral video imaging systems and oral cancer screening/imaging equipment using aseptic protocol.

16. Accurately and consistently demonstrate and describe technique modifications for intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs on special populations.

17. Describe exposure, processing, mounting, and evaluating diagnostic film intra-oral surveys.

18. Identify and describe film processing and mounting errors and prevention of film processing and mounting errors.

19. Correctly demonstrate patient education and motivational communication regarding the use and significance of dental radiographs, photographs, and video imaging.

Degree Outcomes
PROGRAM OUTCOME: This course is part of the Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene Degree. Please refer to the Dental Hygiene Competency Map for detail of the Program Competencies this course addresses. Each competency is identified at a level of skill by the terms Introductory (I), Developing (D), or Competent (C). The map also shows the alignment between each Program Competency and the Pierce College Core Abilities. CORE ABILITIES OUTCOMES: Information Competency Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning. Critical, Creative and Reflective Thinking Graduates will be able to question, search for answers and meaning, and develop ideas that lead to action. Responsibility Graduates will be able to respond by examining the relationship between self, community, and environments, evaluating potential impacts and consequences of actions, and making choices and contributions based on that examination and evaluation.

Lecture Contact Hours 20
Lab Contact Hours 20
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 40