Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Radiology
Study Course Implementer
Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, tsk@rsu.lv, +371 67455560
About Study Course
Objective
Preliminary Knowledge
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Various radiological examination methods, radiation safety and protection. Impact of radiation on the human body. Normal radiological anatomy, developmental disorders, pathological changes, systemic diseases, diagnosis of traumatic injuries in the maxillofacial area. Construction, parameters of dental radiological equipment. Various sensors. Selection of an appropriate radiological method in different clinical situations. Development and history of radiology. Application of advanced radiological methods in the maxillofacial area.
Skills
1.To perform examinations that are radiologically safe for the patient and staff. To perform all types of intraoral examinations. To evaluate and interpret radiological images.
Competences
1.To prescribe a radiological examination appropriate to the clinical situation. To use the obtained results in the course of treatment. To have good knowledge of radiation protection and patient selection criteria. Interpretation of radiological images.
Assessment
Individual work
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Presentations, papers, written, electronic and oral reports on oral and maxillofacial diagnostic radiology topics. Interpretation of radiological images. Performing radiological examinations.
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Examination
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• Knowledge of normal radiological anatomy, diagnosis of pathologies in all types of oral and maxillofacial diagnostic images.
• Knowledge of radiation safety and protection, parameters of dental x-ray equipment. Knowledge of radiological anatomy and pathological findings.
• To know the radiological findings of various pathological conditions and diseases and the most appropriate examination method for the diagnosis thereof.
• Practical skills to perform intraoral (periapical, interproximal, occlusal) radiological examinations. Practical application of radiation safety and protection. History.
Successful completion of the study course:
in the 1st semester of the course (5th semester)
• All test work must be successfully passed during the semester.
• Class attendance is mandatory, the work to be done for justified absence must be coordinated with the lecturer. The student must come to the classes on time. In case the student is late, it can be registered that the student has not attended the class. Justified absence is possible for no more than 2 classes per semester. The justification must be submitted to and approved by the Dean’s office. If the student misses more than 2 classes (even if the absence is justified), the Dean is informed about the suspension of the student from studies in the given semester
• Participation in classes is assessed – the student may be asked questions about the subject of the class and related subjects (e.g. physics, anatomy, pathology, etc.). If the student is unable to answer 2 questions asked by the lecturer, the class may be failed and work must be done to pass it. The lecturer or the course leader determines the type of work to be done. The work to be done can be oral, written, electronic, practical or mixed.
• The student is admitted to the final tests, only if all test works have been successfully passed, there are no unjustified absences from classes and all classes have been passed.
• At the end of the semester, students must complete the study course questionnaire.
• Final tests consist of 3 parts: practical, theoretical and radiological image interpretation. All parts should be passed to pass final test.
• The final test can be written, oral, electronic or mixed. The lecturer or the course leader determines the type.
• The use of phones, computers and other smart devices during class or during tests is prohibited, unless otherwise instructed by the lecturer.
in the 2nd semester of the course (6th semester):
• All test work must be successfully passed during the semester.
• Class attendance is mandatory, the work to be done for justified absence must be coordinated with the lecturer. The student must come to the classes on time. In case the student is late, it can be registered that the student has not attended the class. Justified absence is possible for no more than 2 classes per semester. The justification must be submitted to and approved by the Dean’s office. If the student misses more than 2 classes (even if the absence is justified), the Dean is informed about the suspension of the student from studies in the given semester.
• Participation in classes is assessed – the student may be asked questions about the subject of the class and related subjects (e.g. physics, anatomy, pathology, etc.). If the student is unable to answer 2 questions asked by the lecturer, the class may be failed and work must be done to pass it. The lecturer or the course leader determines the type of work to be done. The work to be done can be oral, written or electronic.
• The student must perform independent work during the semester, which is evaluated with a grade. The grade for the independent work may be a failing grade. In case the independent work is not submitted/completed, the student’s work is evaluated with 0.
• The student is admitted to the colloquium, only if all test works have been successfully passed, there are no unjustified absences from classes and all classes have been passed.
• At the end of the semester, students must complete the study course questionnaire.
• The cumulative assessment consists of the grade for the practical test (25%) and colloquium (25%). The colloquium must be passed successfully, only after successfully passing it, the student can take the final examination – exam- should be passed successfully, the grade of which makes up 50% of the final examination of the semester.
• The final grade is calculated as follows: ((independent work + colloquium):2 + exam):2 Colloquium and exam should be passed successfully.
• The exam can be written, oral, electronic or mixed. The lecturer or the course leader determines the type.
• The use of phones, computers and other smart devices during class or during tests is prohibited, unless otherwise instructed by the lecturer.
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If a student fails to pass the examination on the first attempt and a retake is required, and the retake is successful, the cumulative assessment will include a grade calculated as the arithmetic average of the first failed attempt and the successful retake. Since the examination can be taken up to three times, the final grade is calculated as the average of the last failed attempt and the last successful attempt. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
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History and development of oral and maxillofacial radiology
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Introduction to dental radiology. Equipment, parameters. Radiation safety and protection. Criteria for patient selection
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2
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Interproximal (bite-wing) method. Indications, errors, basic principles and image evaluation
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Periapical techniques: parallel and bisecting angle technique. Indications, mistakes, principles and interpretation. Radiological anatomy. Pathologies
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Occlusal technique. Indications, principles and interpretation. Radiological anatomy. Pathologies
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Introduction to radiology. Normal radiological anatomy. Equipment. Quadrants
General and paediatric radiology approaches in dentistry
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Introduction to radiology. Normal radiological anatomy. Equipment. Quadrants
General and paediatric radiology approaches in dentistry
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Bite-wing radiological investigation method. Test.
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Bite-wing radiological investigation method. Test.
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Periapical radiographs, occlusal radiographs. Test.
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Errors in dental radiology. Image analysis. Practical: performing PA examinations on a dummy. Test.
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SLOB and endodontic radiology. Primary and mixed denition in radiographs. Image interpretation. Practical: PA, BW, endodontic images. Test
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Image analysis + practical work with a real patient
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Dental panoramic image. Image interpretation. Test
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Colloquium, theory, interpretation of images.
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Endodontic radiology. SLOB (Parallax). Extraoral radiological methods
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Inflammation of the jaws. Cysts and cyst-like formations
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Radiological examination of TMJ
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Benign and malignant tumours
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Cone beam computer tomography (CBCT). Implantology. Other advanced radiological methods
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Traumatic injuries of facial bones and teeth
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Salivary glands, pathology, radiological diagnostics. Soft tissue calcifications
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Bone diseases
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Nasal sinuses
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Manifestations of systemic diseases in the jaw bones
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Extraoral and other advanced radiological investigation methods.Test.
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Inflammations, cysts, cyst like lesions in jaws. Tests
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Benign and malignant turmors. Test
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Dental panoramic image in decidious and mixed dentition. Dental anomalies. Congenital deformations.Test.
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TMJ. Dental, facial and jaw trauma. tests
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Salivary gland diseases. Soft tissue calcification and ossification. Test.
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Bone diseases. Systhemic diseases. Paranasal sinuses. Test
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Interpretation of panoramic images. Test
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Interpretation of panoramic images. Test
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Interpretation of panoramic images. Test
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Colloquium
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Evaluation of colloquium results + individual work presentation
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Bibliography
Required Reading
White, S.C., Pharoah, M.J. Oral Radiology. Principles and interpretation. 8th edition, Mosby Elsevier, 2018Suitable for English stream
White, S.C., Pharoah, M.J. Oral Radiology. Principles and interpretation. 7th edition, Mosby Elsevier, 2014 (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums/issue acceptable in 2024. )Suitable for English stream
Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology. Authors: Eric Whaites, Nicholas Drage. 6th edition - January 18, 2013 (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums/issue acceptable in 2024. )Suitable for English stream
Whaites, E., Drage, N. Essentials of dental radiography and radiology. 5th edition, Churchill Livingstone, 2013 (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums/issue acceptable in 2024. )
European Commission, Radiation protection N° 172. Cone Beam CT for dental and maxillofacial radiology. Evidence-Based Guidelines. 2012 (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums/issue acceptable in 2024. )
European Commission, Radiation protection N.136. European guidelines on radiation protection in dental radiology. The safe use of radiographs in dental practice. 2004 (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums/issue acceptable in 2024. )
IAEA.ORG radiation protection in dental radiology (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums/issue acceptable in 2024. )
Additional Reading
Diagnostic Imaging. Head and Neck. Bernadette L. Koch, Bronwyn Hamilton, Patricia Hudgins, H. Ric Harnsberger. 3rd edition 10/ 2016Suitable for English stream
Diagnostic Imaging: Oral and Maxillofacial. Lisa J. Koenig & Dania Tamimi & Grace Petrichowski & Susanne E. Perschbacher. 2nd edition 06/2017Suitable for English stream
Koening, L.J. Diagnostic Imaging. Oral and Maxillofacial. 2012 (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums/issue acceptable in 2024. )Suitable for English stream
Langland, O.E., Langllais, R.P., Preece, J.W. Principles of dental imaging. 2nd edition, Lippincott Williams&Wilkins, 2002 (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums/issue acceptable in 2024. )Suitable for English stream
Brocklebank, L. Dental Radiology. Understanding the x-ray image. Oxford University press, 2002 (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums/issue acceptable in 2024. )
Zoller, J.E., Neugebauer, J. Cone-beam volumetric imaging in dental, oral and maxillofacial medicine. Fundaments, diagnostics and treatment planning. Quintessence Publishing, 2008 (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums/issue acceptable in 2024. )
Tamimi, D., Hatcher, D. Speciality imagining. Temporomandibular joint. 2016 (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums/issue acceptable in 2024. )