Oral Radiology
- Course Code :
RAD701
- Level :
Postgraduate
- Course Hours :
3.00
Hours
- Entry year :
2024/2025
- Department :
Faculty of Oral & Dental Medicine
Aim of the course
To enable the postgraduate student to:
1- To provide the students with basic information related to X-ray nature, production and interactions.
2- To enable the students to identify different types of dental x-ray films and digital imaging used in dentistry and match their indications.
3- Recognize the different intraoral and extraoral imaging techniques used in maxillofacial imaging and their indications, uses, and limitations.
4- To teach students to identify both intraoral and extraoral radiographic anatomical landmarks.
5- Identify and describe the radiographic appearance of common oral and maxillofacial diseases.
6- Correlate the clinical and radiographic features of common oral and maxillofacial diseases.
7- Recognize the different advanced imaging modalities used in maxillofacial imaging and their indications, uses, and limitations.
8- To enable students to appreciate and understand the harmful effects of radiation and apply radiation protection measurements.
Course Contents
● Radiation physics and x ray production
● Types of image receptors
● Imaging techniques and indications 1
● Imaging techniques and indications 2
● Normal radiographic anatomy 1
● Normal radiographic anatomy 2
● Interpretation of pathophysiology 1
● Interpretation of pathophysiology 2
● Alternative imaging modalities 1 (relative to each specific speciality)
● Alternative imaging modalities 2
● Radiation biology and protection
● Case presentations (relative to each specific speciality)
a) Knowledge and understanding
1.a Describe the physics concerned with dental radiography (film based and digital).
2.a Identify the equipment in use (including the latest technologies).
3.a List types of radiographic conventional and digital image receptors (intra-oral and extra-oral), screens different types and structure.
4.a Discuss the principle, indications, advantages, disadvantages, and corrective measures of intraoral and extra-oral radiographic techniques related to dental practice
5.a Describe normal radiographic landmarks related to different intraoral and extra-oral radiographic images
6.a Identify the radiographic appearance of the most common pathologic condition in the maxillofacial region.
7.a Identify images from advanced imaging modalities and relate their uses in oral and maxillofacial radiology.
8.a Identify radiographic anatomy as presented in alternative imaging modalities with an emphasis on 3D imaging (Cone beam CT).
9.a Discuss major principles of radiation biology, doses, and methods of protection with special emphasizes on the ALARA concept
b) Intellectual Skills
1.b Criticize the diagnostic quality of radiographs. .
2.b Conclude proper interpretation for normal anatomical landmarks and associated structures of both jaws that could appear in intra-oral, panoramic and extraoral images.
3.b Differentiate abnormal findings according to the class of pathology.
4.b Differentiate different diseases and extent of disease.
5.b Analyze the clinical and radiographic findings to reach a differential diagnosis of the radiographic lesion.
c) Professional and Practical Skills
c.1. Employ dental radiographs utilizing the lowest radiation dose to achieve the proper diagnosis.
c.2. Demonstrate the radiographic findings in a clear and concise manner.
c.3. Apply suitable advanced imaging modalities to investigate the differential diagnosis of the lesions.
d) General and transferable skills
c.1. Employ dental radiographs utilizing the lowest radiation dose to achieve the proper diagnosis.
c.2. Demonstrate the radiographic findings in a clear and concise manner.
c.3. Apply suitable advanced imaging modalities to investigate the differential diagnosis of the lesions.
Theoretical:
4-1 Interactive lectures
4-2 Small group discussions
4-3 Radiographic interpretation assignments
4-4 Formative self-learning assignments
4-5 E-learning
Clinical:
4-6 Practical session and demonstrations
Teaching and Learning Methods for special needs students
a) Assessment Methods
1- Written examination (quizzes, midterms, and final)
2- Practical exam (Spotting of anatomical landmarks and differential diagnosis)
3- Clinical requirements (case presentations)
b) Assessment Schedule
Written exam: Final week, 1st & 2nd midterms
Practical exam: Final week, 1st & 2nd midterms
c) Weighting of Assessment
Written exam: 45
Clinical exam: 30
Class work : 37.5 (written) + 37.5 (practical)
Total marks: 150
a) Course Notes
Posted on moodle
b) Essential Books (Text Books)
White and Pharaohs Oral Radiology: Principles and Interpretation, 8th edition. 2018.
Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology. Eric Whaites and Nicholas Drage. 5th Edition. 2013. Elsevier.
c) Recommended Books
Differential Diagnosis of Oral and Maxillofacial Lesions. Wood & Goaz. Mosby; 5th edition
Diagnostic Imaging: Oral and Maxillofacial. 2018 Elsevier Inc.
d) Scientific periodicals,bulletins,etc...
Dentomaxillofacial Radiology (DMFR). ISSN (print): 0250-832X ISSN (online): 1476-542X. The British Institute of Radiology Publications.