IMAGE DIAGNOSTICS AND RADIATION SAFETY
cod. 08719

Academic year 2014/15
3° year of course - First semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Diagnostica per immagini e radioterapia (MED/36)
Field
Discipline odontoiatriche e radiologiche
Type of training activity
Characterising
42 hours
of face-to-face activities
6 credits
hub:
course unit
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Learning objectives

This course aims to allow the students to understand basic elements of anatomy and imaging of the main oral and tooth diorders; such a knowledge will be also of relevance to identify the imaging techniques to be used for the diagnosis and treatment planning of several diseases

LEARNING RESULTS

At the end of this course, the student will have to show skills with regard to the following items:

- knowledge of the radiologic, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging of the main oral and tooth disorders

- identification of the technique of choice for the assessment of any specific disease

Prerequisites

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Course unit content

diagnostic techniques

Conventional Radiology
Orthopantomography
Computed Tomography
Dentalscan
Magnetic Resonance
Diagnostic flow chart in dentistry

radiological anatomy

Radiological anatomy of the jaws
Radiological anatomy of the oral cavity
Radiological anatomy of the neck
Radiological anatomy of the lymph nodes

oral pathology

abnormal dentition
periodontal disease
sinus disease
caries
dysodontiasis
ATM
tooth abscess
cyst
Benign and malignant tumors
salivary gland pathology
implants

Full programme

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Bibliography

lesson slides

Teaching methods

Lectures, small group activities.

Assessment methods and criteria

The proof of the achievements of the course objectives will be obtained by an oral interview. Specific questions related to what discussed during this course will ascertain if the students have achieved both knowledge and comprehension of the course issues. Students will have to demonstrate their ability in applying the achieved knowledge through exemplifying clinical cases.

Other information

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