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Dental Roentgology

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:6.00
Study Course Accepted:01.08.2024 12:17:30
Study Course Information
Course Code:ZHAS_020LQF level:Level 5
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Clinical Medicine; Oral MedicineTarget Audience:Dentistry
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Dita Meistere
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, zhsatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67455560
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)6Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures12
Classes (count)8Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes16
Total Contact Hours28
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Anatomy, Physics and Chemistry.
Objective:
Should know dental radiological examination methods, radiation safety, exposure to vital organs. Should know normal X-ray anatomy and pathology, X-ray diagnostics of teeth, face - jaw area.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Introduction in to Dental Roentgology. Radiation safety in medicine, atomic structure, natural and artificial sources of ionizing radiation.Lectures1.00auditorium
2Basics of X-ray and computed tomography: X-ray, image-forming.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Dental X-ray equipment design, characteristics and parameters from the radiation safety point of view. General principles of radiation safety, protection of a patient and personnel.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Dosimetry: principles, dosages, units of measure, instrumentation. Effects of whole body irradiation and concerogenesis.Lectures1.00auditorium
5Quality indicators, radiation safety and their relevance to the quality of dental services.Lectures1.00auditorium
6Quality of the acquired X-ray, diagnostic informativity, pathological changes. Diagnostic informativity of the radiogram.Lectures1.00auditorium
7Introduction in practical dental radiology.Classes1.00clinical base
8Intraoral X-ray examination methods: bisector, parallel, interproximal, occlusal and endodontic.Classes1.00clinical base
9Mistakes in dental radiology.Classes1.00clinical base
10Bitewings.Classes1.00clinical base
11Dental Roentgology for children and adults.Classes1.00clinical base
12Periapical x-ray.Classes1.00clinical base
13The obtained X-ray quality, pathological changes.Classes1.00auditorium
14X-ray analysis. Exam.Classes1.00clinical base
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Individual work of students with textbooks, video lecture materials and tests in seminars. Fill in the course evaluation questionnaire.
Assessment Criteria:
Active participation in practical classes - acquisition of intraoral X-ray examination methods and analysis of the obtained X-rays. Completion of assigned homework. Acquisition of normal X-ray anatomy - jaw-tooth area and diagnostics of pathologies. Testing the knowledge of radiological examinations in clinical diagnostics. Written exam at the end of the course. The exam was passed with 55% correct answers.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Upon completion of the course the students will have acquired basic knowledge of radiological examination methods, radiation safety, radiation to vital organs, normal x-ray anatomy and diagnosis of developmental disturbances, pathological processes and traumata in jaw - face region.
Skills:Upon completion of the course the students will be able to perform intraoral dental X-rays using bisector, parallel, interproximal, occlusal method and variations during endodontic treatment of teeth, radiovideography.
Competencies:Upon completion of the course the students will be able to use in practical work the results obtained in x-ray examinations for clinical diagnosis and choose the optimal treatment.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1E-studijās pieejamās video lekcijas un prezentācijas.
2European Commission, Directorate-General for Energy and Transport, European guidelines on radiation protection in dental radiology – The safe use of radiographs in dental practice.2015.
3Joen M. Iannucci, Laura Jansen Howerton. Dental Radiography : principles and techniques. 2017. 5th edition
Additional Reading
1 Angus C. Cameron, Richard P. Widmer Handbook of pediatric dentistry. Edinburgh; New York: Mosby/Elsevier, 2013. (akceptējams izdevums)
2Brocklebank, L. Dental Radiology. Understanding the x-ray image. Oxford University press, 2002
3 Eric Whaites.Essentials of dental radiography and radiology. 2013
4Koening, L.J. Diagnostic Imaging. Oral and Maxillofacial. 2012
5Sanjay M. Mallya, Ernest W. N. Lam. White and Pharoah's Oral Radiology : principles and interpretation.2019.
6Tamimi, D., Hatcher, D. Speciality imagining. Temporomandibular joint. 2016
Other Information Sources
1Radiation protection in dental radiology.