Aim and Content

The dental radiology course is based on knowledge about radiation physics, chemistry, anatomy and pathology, and it includes radiographic examination of the oral cavity as part of the overall examination of the patient.

Learning Outcomes

KnowledgeThe student will be able to explain

• X-ray physics background
• Radiographic material: film, phosphor plates, sensors
• Radiographic clinical examination technique
• Image analysis
• Radiobiology and radiation protection

SkillsStudents will be able to perform

• Production of technically good radiographs through training of intraoral recording technique
• Scanning of the image plates for digital radiographs
• Inducing X-rays on film
• Choose optimal viewing conditions
• Describe the intra-oral radiographs
• Recognize normal anatomic structures, caries, marginal and apical periodontitis, marginal bone loss connected to implants and image defects
• Work according to radiation hygiene regulations

General competenceStudents will be able to

• Evaluate when x-rays are needed
• Protect patients and operators from all unnecessary radiation

Course offered (semester)

2nd semester

Department

Department of clinical dentistry

Teaching Methods

The course consists of 15 systematic lectures and 39 hours of seminars, demonstrations and clinical training with x-ray photography and image analysis.The seminar series includes a test of knowledge and interpretation of radiographs.

Assessment methods

4 hour written exam.

Grading Scale

Pass/Fail

Course Unit Evaluation

Written evaluation on My Space/Mi side.