DENT 325 ORAL RADIOLOGY 1 (1 credit hour: 1 theory) Jordan University of Science and Technology Faculty of dentistry Department

of Oral Medicine and Surgery Second Semester Course Syllabus Course Information Course Title Course Code Prerequisites Course Website Course Coordinator Office Location Office Phone Office Hours E-mail Course Contributor(s) Oral Radiology I Dent 325 Physics Gross Anatomy N-A Dr.Mustafa Alkhader Dental Health Centre N-A N-A mmalkhader@just.edu.jo --------------

Course Description The fundamentals of the production and interaction of x rays are presented in lecture form. This is followed by the basics of radiation biology and radiation protection, production of the radiograph (physics, chemistry and technique). Discussing the basic principles of X ray generation, and the different radiological devices used in the dental clinic. In addition, the course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge of the principles and practice of extraoral and intraoral radiography. Text Book Title Author(s) Publisher Year Edition Book Website Other References Assessment Policy Assessment Type Midterm First Exam Second Exam Final Exam Assignments Attendance Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques Joen Iannucci DDS MS , Laura Jansen Howerton RDH MS Saunders 2011 4th Edition http://evolve.elsevier.com/Haring/dentalradiography Kodak publications available at e-Learning course website Uploaded articles at e-Learning course website N-A 40% N-A 60% N-A N-A

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N-A Weights 23% 15% 15% 15 % 15 % 2% 4.2% 2.2% 8.6%

Course Objectives 1. Describe the production of x rays at the atomic as well as machine level. 2. List and describe, in a simplified manner, the interaction of x rays with atoms as well as biological molecules. 3. Understand the principles of radiation biology and apply the principles radiation protection 4. Describe the effect of the electronic and geometric variables on the radiograph 5. List and explain the function of the major components of processing solution and describe basic darkroom procedures. 6. List the tissues of the body by relative radiopacity as seen on analogue radiographic images. 7. Understand and apply principles of quality assurance and infection control 8. Describe the placement of film for intraoral radiography 9. Understand and describe the setting of extraoral radiographs and panoramic radiography Teaching & Learning Methods 16 Classroom lectures. Tests and exams Review of exams Textbook reading assignments Learning Outcomes: Related Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able Objective(s) to: identify the parts of a stylized x-ray unit circuit. 1 explain how a transformer works 1 explain how an autotransformer works. 1 explain what is meant by cycles and frequency. 1 explain what is meant by thermionic emission. 1 explain the difference between a stationary and rotating target (anode) 1 tube and why each is necessary. explain how bremsstrahlung (braking radiation) is produced in the target 1 of tube. explain how characteristic radiation is produced in the tube. 1 explain the role of the collimator. 1 explain the role of the filter. 1 explain the relationship among frequency, wavelength, and energy 1, 2 levels of radiation. describe and explain the inverse square law. 2 explain Thomson effect. 2 explain photoelectric effect. 2

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explain Compton effect. explain HVL. explain how secondary and scatter radiation are produced. describe and differentiate between direct and indirect effects of radiation on biological molecules. explain ionization and radical production. explain the proper procedures for radiation protection of the patient, staff and operator in a clinic where x rays are used to make radiographs. explain by example the concept of MPD (MAD). explain by example the concept of average annual effective dose.. explain by example the concept of occupational dose limits. be able to explain to patients the importance of taking radiographs, even if there is a small risk involved in radiation explain mA. explain the effect of kVp on density, contrast, detail and definition. explain density. explain contrast. explain detail. explain definition. explain the effect of time on exposure. list the major components of developer and their role in processing. list the major components of fixer and their role in processing. list the types of distortion and their cause. describe the major components of a film packet, their location and role. describe an x-ray film and tell for what the components are used. describe a film-screen system and what each part is for. recognize and explain the cause of major radiographic clinical darkroom technique errors. explain the generic appearances of various tissues and anatomical structures as seen on radiographs used by the practicing dentist. able to apply methods of infection control during making for radiographs of patients able to troubleshoot any problems with regard to quality of the radiographs produced describe the placement of film for the various radiographs to a paralleling technique CMS, film size used and the variations from the standard set-up for the canine views. Able to identify the common exposure and technique errors. explain the principle underlying tomography and extraoral radiography explain the principle underlying pantomography explain how to manage patients with special needs.

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Useful Resources Kodak.Publications as handed out. Course Content lecture 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Topics Radiation History Radiation Physics 1 Radiation Physics 2 Radiation Chararchteristics Radiation Biology Radiation Protection Production of the Radiograph Image Chararchteristics Midterm Exam Quality Assurance and Infection Control Periapical Techniques Bitewing Technique, Occlusal Radiography Radiographic Errors Panoramic Radiography Extraoral Radiographic Examination Radiography of patients with special needs Chapter in text Ch.1 Ch.2 Ch.2 Ch.3 Ch.4 Ch.5 Ch6-9 Ch.8 Ch10,15 Ch16-18 Ch19,21 Ch.20 Ch.22 Ch.23 Ch.25

Additional Notes Attendance: Students must attend 100% of all scheduled classes and labs. Class participation is required. Should an absence be necessary, student should contact the course instructor by telephone immediately. Work missed can ONLY make up with an excused absence. - Each unexcused absence will result in a grade penalty of 1% point deducted from the final total grade - No make-up exams or quizzes will be given for unexcused absences - Late arrivals to class are unexcused absences - All course make-ups, test, and so forth, must be completed within 14 days from the date of the excused absence.