Curriculum proposal number_______________
Cover Sheet for Curriculum Action Request (CAR) and Course Outline
This is a routing procedure; the official signature section is on the CAR form.
Course alpha and number ___DH 268______________ Proposal type __new course___ _____________
Author Phyllis Spragge, RDH, MA, June Vierra, RDH, MBA Ext._244-4559__ e-mail wolken@hawaii.edu__
Consulted with Carolyn Koga, RDH, MS UHM Dental Hygiene Program_____
_____ Written proposal reviewed by discipline representative to the Curriculum Committee
Date
_____ Consulted with Articulation Coordinator (for General Education Core courses only)
Date
_____ Written proposal discussed in unit
Date
_____ Original CAR signed by Unit Chair
Date
_____ Original proposal forwarded to Curriculum Committee
(course outline may be an e-mail attachment or on disk)
Date
_____ Passed by Curriculum Committee, CAR signed by Chair, Academic Senate Chair notified
Date
_____ Approved by Academic Senate, CAR signed by Chair
Date
_____ Forwarded to and received by Chief Academic Officer
Date
_____ Reviewed and CAR signed by Chief Academic Officer
Date
_____ Forwarded to and received by Chancellor
Date
_____ Reviewed and CAR and Course Outline signed by Chancellor
Date
_____ Signed originals returned to Curriculum Chair
Date
Distribution/Information Posting/Follow-up
____ Copy of signed original Course Outline sent to author for his/her files
Date
____ Course Outline published to Curriculum Committee web page
Date
____ Effective date of proposal posted on Curriculum Committee website
Date
____ Banner input completed
Date
____ Catalog/Addendum input completed
Date
____ E-mail notice of approval to entire college
Date
____ Copy of original & disc forwarded to Articulation Coordinator, if necessary
Date
____ Databases: Curriculum Review Dates [Excel] and Yearly Curriculum Actions [Access] updated
Date
____ Other ___________________________________________________________________
Date
____ Signed original placed in Chief Academic Officer’s master curriculum files
Date
Revised Oct 2003/AC
Curriculum proposal number______________
Curriculum Action Request (CAR) (Form 4-93) - Maui Community College
1. Author(s)____Phyllis Spragge, RDH, MA, Joyce Yamada, RDH______________
2. Authors’ unit(s) ___ Allied Health_______________________
3. Date submitted to Curriculum Committee______October 22, 2004________________
4. a. General type of action?
b. Specific type of action
Addition
_x_regular
__experimental
__other (specify)
___________
__course
__program
Modification
__number/alpha
__title
__credits
_ description
__prerequisites
__corequisites
__program
__other (specify)
___________
5. Reason for this curriculum action
course for new dental hygiene program
6. Existing course
alpha number
title
credits
7. Proposed new/modified course
__DH 268_____Advanced Dental Radiology & Interpretation__________________1_____
alpha number
title
credits
8. New course description or page number in catalog of present course description, if unchanged.
Expands clinical lab experience taking and interpreting x-rays on clients. Includes advanced radiographic
identification and interpretation utilizing dental x-ray films, panoramic, cephalometric, and other
extraoral radiographs. Analyzes future trends in radiographic imaging.
9. Prerequisite(s)
DH 267 with at least a C
10. Corequisite(s)
11. Recommended preparation
12. Is this course cross-listed?
___yes
__x_no
If yes, list course
13. Student contact hours per week
lecture_1__hours
lab_2_hours
lecture/lab__hours
other___hours, explain
14. Revise current MCC General Catalog page(s)_________________________________
15. Course grading
_x__letter grade only
___credit/no credit
16. Proposed semester and year of first offering?
17. Maximum enrollment___12__
___Fall__semester
_x_yes
__no
___audit
___07__year
Rationale, if applicable
18. Special scheduling considerations?
12:1 Lect/Lab
___either
If yes, explain.
19. Special fees required?
_x_yes
__no
If yes, explain. Malpractice
20. Will this request require special resources (personnel, supplies, etc.?)
_x_yes
__no
If yes, explain. Dental facility
21. Is this course restricted to particular room type?
_x_yes
__no
If yes, explain.
Dental laboratory with radiology equipment, light boxes
22.
_x_Course fulfills requirement for ____dental hygiene__________ program/degree
__Course is an elective for __________________________________ program/degree
__Course is elective for AA degree
23. This course
__increases
__decreases
_x_makes no change in number of credit required
for the program(s) affected by this action
24. Is this course taught at another UH campus? __yes _x_no
a. If yes, specify campus, course, alpha and number
b. If no, explain why this course is offered at MCC
25. a. Course is articulated at
__UHCC __UH Manoa __UH Hilo __UH WO __Other/PCC
b. Course is appropriate for articulation at
__UHCC __UH Manoa __UH Hilo __UH WO __Other/PCC
c. Course is not appropriate for articulation at
__UHCC _x_UH Manoa __UH Hilo __UH WO __Other/PCC
d. Course articulation information is attached? __yes __no
.......................................................................
Proposed by
Approved by
___June Vierra________________ _________________________________
Author or Program Coordinator/Date
Academic Senate Chair/Date
Requested by
____ Nancy Johnson _____________
Division or Unit Chair/Date
_________________________________
Chief Academic Officer/Date
Recommended by
_________________________________
Curriculum Chair/Date
Revised July 2004/AC
_________________________________
Chancellor/Date
Maui Community College
Course Outline
1.
Alpha and Number
Dental Hygiene 268
DH 268
Course Title
Advanced Dental Radiology & Interpretation
Number of Credits
One credit (1)
Date of Outline
October 14, 2004
2.
Course Description
Expands clinical lab experience taking and interpreting x-rays on
clients. Includes advanced radiographic identification and
interpretation utilizing dental x-ray films, panoramic,
cephalometric, and other extraoral radiographs. Analyzes future
trends in radiographic imaging.
3.
Contact Hours Per Week:
Lec - One (1), Lab – Two (2)
4.
Prerequisites
DH 267 with at least a C
Corequisites
Recommended Preparation
Approved By ______________________________
Date________________
5. General Course Objectives
Expands experience clinical with exposure, processing, mounting and interpretation of x-rays on clinic
clients. Focuses on refinement of dental radiographic interpretation skills and an introduction to advanced
interpretation of dental radiographs.
6. Student Learning Outcomes
For assessment purposes, these are linked to #7, Recommended Course Content.
Upon successful completion of this course the students will be able to:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
m.
n.
o.
p.
q.
r.
s.
t.
Define the terms of radiographic interpretation and diagnosis.
Explain the role of the dentist and dental hygienist in interpretation and diagnosis.
Summarize the importance of educating dental patients concerning dental radiographs.
Identify basic film exposure and processing faults for periapical, bitewings and panoramic films.
Discuss the importance of correlating radiographic interpretations with other examination findings.
Define descriptive terminology and state what should be documented for all radiographic lesions.
Define the terms unilocular, multilocular, focal opacity, target lesion, multifocal confluent, irregular/illdefined, ground glass mixed lucent-opaque, and soft tissue opacity.
Identify on radiographs and define the terms: periapical, inter-radicular edentulous zone, pericoronal, and
alveolar bone loss.
Define the terms: millamperage, kilovoltage, density , contrast, and exposure
time.
Define the buccal object rule, state the uses of the buccal object rule, and take radiographs utilizing the
buccal object rule.
Explain digital radiography versus traditional dental radiography and state the pros and cons of each.
Identify procedures and equipment used for digital radiography.
Discuss and identify radiographic interpretation of the following pathologies: paranasal sinuses, salivary
gland radiology, jaws lesions, systemic diseases manifested on radiographs, developmental disturbance
of the face and jaws, and trauma to the teeth and facial structures.
Describe and demonstrate cephalometric and panoramic techniques, and list the uses, advantages and
limitations of both.
Explain the future trends in dental radiography: TMJ films and magnetic resonance imaging.
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, and one panoramic x-ray with a maximum of 1 retake.
Perform a comprehensive radiographic interpretation on each assigned clinic client and consult with an
instructor to verify your findings.
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.
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.
Given sample questions on dental radiology from the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination,
answer correctly at least 75%.
7. Recommended Course Content and Approximate Time Spent
Linked to #6. Student Learning Outcomes.
1
week The principles & importance of radiographic interpretation
(a, b, c, d, e)
1 week Descriptive terminology of interpretation
(a, d, f, g, i)
1 week Buccal object rule
(d, j)
1 week Digital radiography
(k, l)
1 week Paranasal sinuses & Salivary gland radiology
(a, b, e, f, g, h, m, r, s, t)
1 week Jaw lesions: cysts, benign tumors, malignant diseases of the jaw
(a, b, e, f, g, h, m, r, s, t)
1 week Systemic diseases manifested on radiographs
(a, b, e, f, g, h, m, r, s, t)
1 week Developmental disturbances of the face & jaws
(a, b, e, f, g, h, m, r, s, t)
1 week Trauma to teeth and facial structures
(a, b, e, f, g, h, m, r, s, t)
1 week Future trends in dental radiography: TMJ films, magnetic resonance imaging
(b, c, e, m, n, o)
12 weeks Applied Dental Radiology & Interpretation: client case studies
(a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t)
2 weeks National board radiology questions review
(a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, i, j, k, l, m, n, o, p, q, r, s, t)
8. Text And Materials, Reference Materials, Auxiliary Materials and Content
Text materials will be selected from the best and most up-to-date materials available, such as
Haring & Lind, Oral Radiology – Principles & Interpretation, current edition, Mosby, 2000, ISBN:
032302001
Frommer, Herbert, Radiology for Dental Auxiliaries, current edition Mosby ISBN
9. Recommended Course Requirements and Evaluation
One or more midterm examinations, quizzes, and a final examination will be given. These tests may include
any of the following types of questions: multiple choice, short answer, short essay, and critical thinking.
Exams will cover material from lectures, laboratory exercises, and reading assignments. Satisfactory
completion of Final Lab Practical with grade of C or better required.
Attendance
Quizzes
Midterm
0-5%
10-15%
10-15%
Final
Client radiographs
Radiographic interpretations
Lab practical
15-20%
25-30%
20-25%
10-15%
10. Methods of Instruction
Instructional methods vary with instructors. Techniques may include, but are not limited to, the following.
Lecture
Discussion
Client case studies & interpretation exercises
Group projects
Supervised lab practice