TEACH Lesson Plan
30 Introduction to Image Interpretation
CHAPTER LESSON PLAN & OBJECTIVES
Lesson 30.1: Introduction to Image Interpretation
1. Define the key terms associated with interpreting images.
2. Summarize the importance of the interpretation of images.
CHAPTER TEACHING FOCUS
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TEACH Lesson Plan
IANNUCCI AND HOWERTON: Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
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 definition of interpret is to:
a) process images.
b) offer an explanation. c) establish a diagnosis.
d) mount radiographs.
5) ________ is an important component of patient care and enables the dental professional to detect
diseases, lesions, and conditions that cannot be identified clinically.
a) Examination
b) Interpretation c) Radiographic interpretation
d) Diagnosis
6) When should the image interpretation take place?
a) After the patient has left the office
b) At the patient’s next appointment
c) At the end of the patient’s appointment
d) At the beginning of the appointment
7) What is the first step in the recommended viewing sequence when interpreting a complete mouth
series (CMS)?
a) Begin with maxillary periapical images.
b) Begin with mandible images. c) Begin with bite-wing images.
d) Establish a diagnosis.
8) The ability to evaluate and recognize what is revealed by a _______ enables the dental professional
to play a vital role in the detection of those diseases, lesions, and conditions of the jaw that cannot be
identified clinically.
a) physical examination
b) dental image c) CT scan
d) consultation
9) Dental auxiliaries are restricted by law from providing a(n) _______ but can facilitate patient care by
performing a preliminary image interpretation.
a) analysis
b) interpretation c) diagnosis
d) treatment plan
10) A great deal of information about teeth and _______ is obtained from interpretation of dental images.
a) supporting bone
b) tissue c) caries
d) diseases
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IANNUCCI AND HOWERTON: Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
CHAPTER PRETEST ANSWERS
1) b
The definition of interpret is to offer an explanation.
p. 363
7) a
To interpret a complete mouth series (CMS), a recommended viewing sequence begins with
maxillary periapical images.
p. 364
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TEACH Lesson Plan
IANNUCCI AND HOWERTON: Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
Classroom Preparation
Lesson 30.1: Introduction to Image Interpretation
INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION
Textbook Objectives Covered
1. Define the key terms associated with interpreting images.
2. Summarize the importance of the interpretation of images.
3. Describe who is able to interpret images by defining the roles of the dentist and the dental auxiliary in
National Standards Covered
ABHES DAI (Dental Assisting I – Basic)
• Section A: Curriculum, Competencies, Externship and/or Internal Clinical Experience:
• Dental Sciences:
• Radiography of the Oral Cavity. Courses in radiography are designed to integrate theoretical
ABHES DAII (Dental Assisting II – Advanced)
• Section A: Curriculum, Competencies, Externship and/or Internal Clinical Experience:
• Dental Sciences:
• Radiography of the Oral Cavity. Courses in radiography are designed to integrate theoretical
and practical application of exposing and processing intra– and extra-oral radiographs.
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
landmarks and pathologies. (2-16.c)
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National Standards Covered (Continued)
CODA Standards for Dental Hygiene Programs
• Standard 2: Educational Program:
Lesson Preparation Checklist
• Prepare lecture from TEACH lecture slides available on Evolve.
Materials and Supplies
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Classroom Preparation
Lesson 30.1: Introduction to Image Interpretation
STUDENT PREPARATION (4 hrs)
1
READ – Textbook (p. 363)
PREPARE
• Have students make flash cards with the key terms on one side and the definition on the
reverse. Bring cards to class for an activity.
2
ANSWER – Textbook
• Quiz Questions:
• Short Answer, question 1 (p. 366)
ANSWER – Workbook Module 6: Film Mounting, Normal Anatomy, and Interpretation
Basics
READ – Textbook (p. 363)
3
READ – Textbook (pp. 363-364)
ANSWER – Textbook
• Quiz Questions:
• Short Answer, questions 2, 4 (p. 366)
• True or False, questions 8, 9 (p. 367)
5
READ – Textbook (p. 364)
ANSWER – Textbook
• Quiz Questions:
• Short Answer, question 5 (p. 366)
• True or False, questions 12, 13 (p. 367)
ANSWER – Workbook Module 6: Film Mounting, Normal Anatomy, and Interpretation
Basics
6
READ – Textbook (p. 364)
ANSWER – Workbook Module 6: Film Mounting, Normal Anatomy, and Interpretation
Basics
Basics
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STUDENT PREPARATION (4 hrs) (Continued)
8
READ – Textbook (p. 366)
ANSWER – Textbook
• Quiz Questions:
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50-Minute Lesson Plan
Lesson 30.1: Introduction to Image Interpretation
LECTURE OUTLINE (15 min)
1
&
2
KEY TERMS AND INTERPRETATION: SLIDES 4-9 (p. 363)
• Discuss the key terms associated with interpreting images.
• Describe the importance of the interpretation of images.
4
5
6
SEQUENCE: SLIDES 13–14 (p. 364)
• Discuss the sequence for interpreting images.
7
LEARNING ACTIVITIES (choose one or more to equal 35 min)
1
&
2
radiographs. Have each group share their findings with the class for further discussion.
REVIEW (15 min)
• Using the cards the students prepared as a homework assignment, have the students quiz
each other with the flash cards. Correct their pronunciation as needed.
• Appropriate Settings: Traditional classroom, flipped classroom
3
REVIEW (15 min)
• Divide the class into small groups, and have each group list the role and responsibility of the
dentist and dental radiographer in the interpretation of dental radiographs. Have the students
share their findings with the class for further discussion.
• Appropriate Settings: Traditional classroom, flipped classroom
• Appropriate Setting: Online
4
DISCUSS (10 min)
• Divide the class into small groups, and have each group discuss the steps and dental
professionals involved in the interpretation and diagnosis of dental radiographs.
• Appropriate Settings: Traditional classroom, flipped classroom
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IANNUCCI AND HOWERTON: Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
LEARNING ACTIVITIES (choose one or more to equal 35 min) (Continued)
5
DISCUSS (10 min)
• Divide the class into small groups, and have each group discuss the proper setting for dental
radiographs to be interpreted. Have the students share their findings with the class for further
discussion.
• Appropriate Settings: Traditional classroom, flipped classroom
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REVIEW (15 min)
• Divide the class into pairs. Have each pair research the Internet for different ways the dental
class.
REVIEW (15 min)
• Call on a student to identify the first sequence to be followed when interpreting a complete
mouth series of images (CMS). That student may call on another student to identify the
following step. Continue until all steps are identified. Discuss as needed.
• Appropriate Settings: Traditional classroom, flipped classroom
CRITICAL THINKING QUESTION
A student at the local university has come into your office for a career day. She is interested in
becoming a part of the dental team and would like to see what each job entails and what it is like
to be in the dental profession for a day. As you are explaining to her the daily routine of your
office, she asks who takes and who interprets dental images. How can you answer the student
correctly?
Discussion Guidelines: The dental radiographer must be familiar with whom interprets images, the
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Assessments
Chapter 30: Introduction to Image Interpretation
ASSESSMENTS BY OBJECTIVE
1
Evolve Instructor Resources
• Test Bank: Multiple Choice, question 1
2
Workbook Module 6: Film Mounting, Normal Anatomy, and Interpretation Basics
Workbook Module 6: Film Mounting, Normal Anatomy, and Interpretation Basics
• Critical Thinking Question 2 (p. 274)
5
Evolve Instructor Resources
• Test Bank: Multiple Choice, questions 5, 6
Workbook Module 6: Film Mounting, Normal Anatomy, and Interpretation Basics
Workbook Module 6: Film Mounting, Normal Anatomy, and Interpretation Basics
• Ordering, questions 1-8 (p. 267)
Evolve Instructor Resources
• Test Bank: Multiple Choice, question 2
Workbook Module 6: Film Mounting, Normal Anatomy, and Interpretation Basics