Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Dental radiology
Course Code
RPR_038
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
1.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Anete Vaškevica
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Periodontologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Anete Vaškevica
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To understand the basic principles of radiation safety in periodontology. To be able to understand importannce of diagnostic radiology in periodontology, ability to correlate clinical information with radiological imaging information.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knowledge of radiation safety in medicine, normal radiological anatomy, as well as anatomy in different age groups in the teeth-jaw area. Knowledge of diagnostics of pathology on radiographs. Knowledge of the use of 3D X-ray examination software, X-ray data processing, and analysis.
Skills
1.Is able to perform the necessary dental or maxillofacial radiography (according to the clinical examination). Can evaluate what is seen on an X-ray. Is able to use 3D X-ray examination software, perform X-ray data processing and analysis.
Competences
1.Uses acquired knowledge in clinical practice. Can put an accurate diagnosis.
Assessment
Individual work
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Analyze the scientific literature on the particular theme, carry out research about theme and prepare presentations.
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Examination
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Exam about the program issues, knowledge evaluation in a 10-point system.
Practical skills assessment in a 10-point system.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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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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Radiation protectoin and safety. Patient protection. Good practice in dentomaxillofacial radiology. Normal x-ray anatomy in dentomaxillofacial region. Advantages, disadvatages, informativity of different radiological methods. Most appropiate for clinical situation.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Use of cone beam coputed tomography (CBCT) in periodontology. Interpretation.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
1
Length (weeks):
1
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
European Commission, Directorate-General for Energy and Transport, European guidelines on radiation protection in dental radiology: the safe use of radiographs in dental practice. Publications Office, 2015.
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Cone Beam Ct for Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology
Other Information Sources
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BMJ Journals
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Wiley
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Scholar google
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Elsevier
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Medbio world