TEACH Lesson Plan
IANNUCCI AND HOWERTON: Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
16 Introduction to Dental Imaging
Examinations
CHAPTER LESSON PLAN & OBJECTIVES
Lesson 16.1: Introduction to Dental Imaging Examinations
1. Define the key terms associated with dental imaging examinations.
2. List the three types of intraoral imaging examinations.
3. Describe the purpose, the type of receptor, and the technique used for each of the three types of
CHAPTER TEACHING FOCUS
• Students will have the opportunity to learn about different intraoral radiographic examinations used in
dentistry.
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CHAPTER PRETEST
Have the students answer these questions prior to covering this chapter to understand where they stand
in relation to the content.
1) The ________ intraoral radiograph examination is used to examine the entire tooth (crown and root)
and supporting bone.
a) panoramic
b) bite-wing c) interproximal
d) periapical
2) There are _____ methods for obtaining periapical radiographs:
a) ten
b) seven c) two
d) three
3) Which technique examines the crowns of both maxillary and mandibular teeth on a single film?
a) Occlusal technique
b) Interproximal examination c) Periapical paralleling technique
d) Periapical bisecting technique
4) The bite-wing receptor is used in the __________ technique.
a) periapical paralleling
b) periapical bisecting c) occlusal
d) interproximal
5) Which of the following is an extraoral technique for radiographic examination?
a) Occlusal
b) Panoramic c) Interproximal
d) Periapical
8) The periapical radiographs must show the entire crowns and roots of the teeth being examined, as
well as _____ mm beyond the root apices.
a) 5 to 6
b) 7 to 8 c) 3 to 4
d) 2 to 3
9) Three types of intraoral imaging examinations that are used in dentistry are _________ examinations.
a) mandibular, maxillary, panoramic.
b) oral, intraoral, and extraoral. c) periapical, interproximal, and occlusal.
d) paralleling, bisecting, and FMX.
10) Dental images must display the least amount of __________ possible.
a) distortion
b) color c) biting
d) paralleling
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CHAPTER PRETEST ANSWERS
1) d
Periapical examination is used to examine the entire tooth (crown and root) and supporting bone.
p. 148
6) c
The CMS can be defined as a series of intraoral dental images that show all the tooth-bearing areas
of both jaws.
p. 150
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Classroom Preparation
Lesson 16.1: Introduction to Dental Imaging Examinations
INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION
Textbook Objectives Covered
1. Define the key terms associated with dental imaging examinations.
2. List the three types of intraoral imaging examinations.
3. Describe the purpose, the type of receptor, and the technique used for each of the three types of
National Standards Covered
ABHES DAI (Dental Assisting I – Basic)
• Section A: Curriculum, Competencies, Externship and/or Internal Clinical Experience:
• Clinical equipment function and maintenance: Operate dental equipment according to
sites. Supervision and evaluation by faculty is essential for safety and proper instruction. (17.c)
ABHES DAII (Dental Assisting II – Advanced)
• Section A: Curriculum, Competencies, Externship and/or Internal Clinical Experience:
CODA Standards for Dental Assisting Programs
• Standard 2: Educational Program:
• The curriculum must include content at the in-depth level in dental radiology. Students must
CODA Standards for Dental Hygiene Programs
• Standard 2: Educational Program:
• Curriculum content: Dental sciences content must include tooth morphology, head, neck and oral
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Lesson Preparation Checklist
• Prepare lecture from TEACH lecture slides available on Evolve.
Materials and Supplies
• computer
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TEACH Lesson Plan
IANNUCCI AND HOWERTON: Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
Classroom Preparation
Lesson 16.1: Introduction to Dental Imaging Examinations
STUDENT PREPARATION (4 hrs)
1
READ – Textbook (pp. 148-150)
ANSWER – Textbook
• Quiz Questions: Matching, questions 1-10 (p. 151)
class for an activity.
2
READ – Textbook (p. 148)
ANSWER – Textbook
• Quiz Questions: Short Answer, question 11 (p. 151)
3
READ – Textbook (pp. 148-149)
ANSWER – Textbook
• Quiz Questions: Short Answer, question 12 (p. 151)
4
READ – Textbook (p. 149)
ANSWER – Workbook Module 3: Radiographer and Techniques Basics
• Short Answer: Prescribing of Dental Images, question 2 (p. 102)
6
ANSWER – Textbook
• Quiz Questions: Short Answer, question 14 (p. 151)
7
READ – Textbook (p. 150)
ANSWER – Textbook
• Quiz Questions: Short Answer, question 15 (p. 151)
ANSWER – Workbook Module 3: Radiographer and Techniques Basics
• Short Answer: Prescribing of Dental Images, question 1 (p. 102)
• Critical Thinking Question 7 (p. 112)
• Review Questions – Self-Study Examination
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50-Minute Lesson Plan
Lesson 16.1: Introduction to Dental Imaging Examinations
LECTURE OUTLINE (15 min)
1
&
2
KEY TERMS AND INTRAORAL IMAGING EXAMINATIONS: SLIDES 4-7 (pp. 148–150)
• Discuss the key terms associated with dental imaging examinations.
• Describe the three types of intraoral imaging examinations.
3
TECHNIQUES FOR INTRAORAL IMAGING EXMINATIONS: SLIDES 8-10 (pp. 148-149)
• Describe the purpose, the type of receptor, and the technique used for each of the three types
LEARNING ACTIVITIES (choose one or more to equal 35 min)
1
&
2
REVIEW (20 min; 15 min)
• Using the key term index cards that the students prepared as a homework assignment,
pronounce a key term for the class and have students share their cards for that term with each
other so they can compare their sentences. Repeat the drill until all key terms have been
thoroughly reviewed.
3
REVIEW (20 min)
• Use the charts from the previous activity to demonstrate to the class the procedure for each
intraoral radiographic examination. After the demonstration is complete, divide the class into
small groups and have the students practice on typodonts. Give feedback and correction as
needed.
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LEARNING ACTIVITIES (choose one or more to equal 35 min) (Continued)
6
DISCUSS (15 min)
• Provide the class with the following situations. Have the students identify within 20 seconds
when extraoral radiography would be used in the dental office; discuss as necessary.
• Identify trauma or fractures.
7
DISCUSS (15 min)
• Divide the class into small groups, and have each group discuss the steps that must be
followed before taking dental radiographs and how each patient must be evaluated on an
individual basis. Have the students share their findings with the class for discussion.
• Appropriate Settings: Traditional classroom, flipped classroom
8
DISCUSS (15 min)
CRITICAL THINKING QUESTION
A 45-year-old woman comes to your office for a new patient examination. The patient reports not
having been to a dentist in over 5 years. She claims to brush and floss one time each day. Your
office routinely takes a full-mouth series of x-rays for each new patient. What procedure steps will
you follow during this new patient visit?
Discussion Guidelines: As previously discussed, the prescribing of dental radiographs is based on the
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Assessments
Chapter 16: Introduction to Dental Imaging Examinations
ASSESSMENTS BY OBJECTIVE
1
Evolve Instructor Resources
Evolve Instructor Resources
Evolve Instructor Resources
• Test Bank: Multiple Choice, questions 4, 6, 7
Workbook Module 3: Radiographer and Techniques Basics
7
Evolve Instructor Resources
• Test Bank: Multiple Choice, question 15
Workbook Module 3: Radiographer and Techniques Basics
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Simulations
Chapter 16: Introduction to Dental Imaging Examinations
SIMULATIONS BY OBJECTIVE
Full-Mouth X-Ray Series Equipment (15 min)
4
Equipment Needed
• bite-wing tabs
• film
REVIEW
• Divide the class into groups, and have each group gather the materials needed to take a full–