Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Dental Roentgology
Course Code
ZHAS_020
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Dentistry
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Dita Meistere
Structure Unit Manager
Gundega Jākobsone
Structural Unit
Department of general dentistry
Contacts
Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, zhs@rsu.lv, +371 67455560
About Study Course
Objective
Acquire knowledge of dental radiological examination methods, radiation safety and biological effects of ionising radiation on the human body. Learn normal radiological anatomy and distinguish and analyze abnormal conditions. Acquire practical skills in performing intraoral x-rays.
Preliminary Knowledge
Facial-maxillofacial anatomy, dental anatomy, dental therapy, physics
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knowledge of the basic principles of dental X-rays, biological effects of ionizing radiation, occupational safety related to X-rays will be acquired. After completing the course, students are able to choose the most appropriate X-ray methods for a conraptured patient and situation, and are able to analyze the resulting image - distinguish normal anatomy from abnormal conditions, recognize any abnormal changes in the area of teeth and surrounding tissue.
Skills
1.After completing the course, the student is able to properly assemble the intraoral holders, insert the sensor, and perform an X-ray. Examinations: BiteWing and Periodic X-rays. Knows how to develop and maniupulate a picture with it in a special computer program.
Competences
1.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.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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10 points
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Create a presentation on a preset topic. |
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Examination
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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10 points
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At the end of the course, a written exam involving analysis of theories and X-ray images. Exam passed with 55 per cent correct answers. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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History and development of oral, facial and maxillofacial radiology. X-ray formation, X-ray apparatus. Effects of radiation on the body.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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BW X-rays
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Periapical methods
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Occlusal methods
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Effects of radiation on the body.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Extroral methods
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Introduction to Radiology course, history of Radiology, Physics of Radiology. Dental X-ray equipment, its construction. Safety with ionising radiation
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Biological effects of ionizing radiation. Formation of X-ray images of teeth. Digital X-ray systems. Anatomical structures
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Quadrant recognition. PA and BW guiding principles. Occlusal technique. Errors in dental radiology. X-rays in periodontology
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Panoramic X-rays. X-rays in children’s dentistry. Advanced extroral radiology methods.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Primary dentition. Mixed dentition. Congenital dental abnormalities. Most common findings in panoramic X-rays
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Practical work on phantoms
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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Practical work on phantoms
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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X-ray analysis
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Study room
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2
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Topics
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X-ray analysis
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
30 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
E-studijās pieejamās video lekcijas un prezentācijas.
2.
Radiation protection in dental radiology
3.
Vadlīnijas par individuālo aizsardzības līdzekļu lietošanu pacientiem ārstniecības iestādēs
4.
White and Pharoah's Oral Radiology : principles and interpretation / [edited by] Sanjay M. Mallya, Ernest W. N. Lam. 8th edition
5.
Pasler, F. A. (2007). Pocket Atlas of Dental Radiology / Friedrich A. Pasler, Heiko Visser; R A Cawson ; foreword by Thomas M. Hassell.
Additional Reading
1.
Pasler, F. A. (2007). Pocket Atlas of Dental Radiology / Friedrich A. Pasler, Heiko Visser; R A Cawson ; foreword by Thomas M. Hassell.
2.
Whaites, E. (2013). Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology / Eric Whaites, Nicholas Drage. (Fifth edition.).
3.
Koening, L.J. Diagnostic Imaging. Oral and Maxillofacial. 2012