Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology 2, 2 Credits

Contents

• Radiographic image analysis of pathological conditions with special attention to manifestations in the jaws and adjacent tissues.
• Intraoral and panoramic imaging.
• Regulations regarding radiation protection.
• Auscultation at the clinic for oral and maxillofacial radiology.
• Quality assurance.

Expected learning outcomes

The following learning outcomes should be achieved and on completion of the course, the student should have demonstrated:
Knowledge and understanding

• advanced knowledge in image interpretation for diagnosing in intra oral and panoramic examinations.
• general knowledge regarding other modalities for oral and maxillofacial imaging used to perform optimized examinations of pathological changes in the jaws and adjacent tissues. 

Skills and ability

• ability to apply to rules and regulations for radiation protection and to describe radiation dose levels that are distributed in intraoral and panoramic examinations. Be able to implement quality control and assurance in radiographic praxis.
• ability to perform and assess the quality of intraoral and panoramic radiographic examinations.
• ability to perform adequate image analysis and interpretation of examinations of teeth and jaws, without supervision.
• ability to identify pathology and judge when to refer to a specialist for extended examination, a second opinion or over-read.

Judgement and stance

• ability to to assess when a radiographic examination is justified and to carry out optimized examinations, implementing the correct selection criteria and appropriate modalities referring to radiation hazard, radiation protection and possibility for adequate image analysis and interpretation.
• judgment to strive for a minimized radiation dosage to the patients and staff
• with a critical, scientific approach show ability to evaluate her/his knowledge and performance
• show a mature approach and empathy towards the patient in clinical practice, and good ability to co-operate with colleagues, personnel and others involved in patient care.

Required Knowledge

The student must have completed courses that correspond to previous courses carried out during the 1st-8th semester within the dentistry programme.

Form of instruction

The education is given by lectures, seminars, case-discussions, demonstrations, auscultations, group work and training of radiographic examinations. At absence from compulsory parts, the teacher responsible for the course should be contacted and will decide how the missing part should be completed.

Examination modes

The students' knowledge and practical skills will be assessed by the supervisors during clinical practice and clinical seminars.
To get the grade "Pass" the student must have attended the mandatory parts of the course and have completed the required clinical work. The grade concludes all assessments and is stated after the student has completed all parts of the course with "Pass"-results. A student who hasn't been able to attend during a compulsory element has the right to get an optional appointment.
After a consultation with the students' supervisor, the responsible examiner has the right to terminate the ongoing practice if the student shows deficient knowledge and approach and thereby constitutes a risk for the patient. The students practice is then cancelled and he/she receives the grade "Failed". When such a decision is made, the examiner has to offer a plan describing what the additional requirements are to gain the necessary knowledge to proceed with the clinical practice.
If the student has acquired the knowledge, attainment and approach that are required, the student has the right to start a new clinical practice period. During practice the student has the right to change examiner. A written request to change examiner has to be submitted to the Programme council for the Odontological Programmes (PRO).