Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Radiological Examination
Course Code
ROT_006
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Gundega Jākobsone
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Orthodontist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Gundega Jākobsone
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To teach to choose the most optimal radiological examination method, based on the patient's individual needs, clinical information, medical history. To train to interpret radiological examinations. Introduce in the modern methods for radiological examination.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knowledge about different radiological examination methods, radiation safety and protection. Knowledge about the impact of radiation on human body. Knowledge about normal radiological anatomy, pathologies, which can be diagnosed using radiological methods. Modern radiological examination methods. Justification and application possibilities of computed tomography and nuclear magnetic resonance.
Skills
1.To know how to prescribe proper radiological examinations. To perform examinations which are radiologically safe for the patient and personnel. To be able to evaluate radiological images: judge the quality of radiographs and recognize pathological findings. To be able to diagnose different pathologies in the maxillofacial region based on radiological changes.
Competences
1.To prescribe a proper radiological examinations for the clinical situation. To use obtained results in selection of treatment methods and in the course of treatment. To know radiation protection and patient selection criteria. To evaluate and improve the quality of radiological images for orthodontic needs.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Dental radiography must be passed. The student must be able to independently conduct intraoral radiological examinations: both periapical and occlusal. Interpretation of radiological examinations. Presentations about oral, facial and maxillary diagnostic radiology topics.
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Examination
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Grade
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Examination |
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Summary of the theoretical knowledge, quality of the presentations. Capacity to recognize the pathological findings on radiographs.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Placement
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Radiological examination of dental anomalies: supernumerary teeth, embedded teeth.
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Placement
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Radiological examination of dental root resorptions.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
0
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
White S.C., Phar’ah M.J. Oral Radiology. Principles and interpretation. 7th edition, Mosby Elsevier, 2014.
2.
Whaites E., Drage N. Essentials of dental radiography and radiology. 5rd edition, Churchill Livingstone, 2012.
3.
Zoller J.E., Neugebauer J. Cone-beam volumetric imaging in dental, oral and maxillofacial medicine. Fundaments, diagnostic and treatment planning. Quintessence Publishing, 2010.
Additional Reading
1.
Langland O.E., Langllais R.P., Preece J.W. Principles of dental imaging. 2nd edition, Lippincott Williams&Wilkins, 2002.
2.
Brocklebank L. Dental Radiology. Understanding the x-ray image. Oxford University press, 2002.
3.
European Commission, Radiation protection N° 172. Cone beam CT for dental and maxillofacial radiology. Evidence-Based Guidelines. 2012.
4.
European Commission, Radiation protection N° 136. European guidelines on radiation protection in dental radiology. The safe use of radiographs in dental practice. 136. 2015