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Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Radiology
Study Course Description
Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:17.00
Study Course Accepted:14.11.2024 14:07:39
| Study Course Information | |||||||||
| Course Code: | ZTMVK_035 | LQF level: | Level 7 | ||||||
| Credit Points: | 4.00 | ECTS: | 6.00 | ||||||
| Branch of Science: | Clinical Medicine | Target Audience: | Dentistry | ||||||
| Study Course Supervisor | |||||||||
| Course Supervisor: | Liene Zamure-Damberga | ||||||||
| Study Course Implementer | |||||||||
| Structural Unit: | Department of Conservative Dentistry and Oral Health | ||||||||
| The Head of Structural Unit: | |||||||||
| Contacts: | Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, tsk rsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67455560 | ||||||||
| Study Course Planning | |||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.1 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 6 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 12 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 9 | Class Length (academic hours) | 3 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 27 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 39 | ||||||||
| Full-Time - Semester No.2 | |||||||||
| Lectures (count) | 10 | Lecture Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Lectures | 20 | ||||
| Classes (count) | 12 | Class Length (academic hours) | 2 | Total Contact Hours of Classes | 24 | ||||
| Total Contact Hours | 44 | ||||||||
| Study course description | |||||||||
| Preliminary Knowledge: | All study courses studied in previous semesters in sequential order, especially anatomy, Latin, physics, chemistry, biology, physiology, dental anatomy. | ||||||||
| Objective: | The student must be able to independently perform intraoral radiological examinations: both periapical (bisector, parallel methods), occlusal, and interproximal or bite-wing. As well as variations in endodontic periapical examinations. One must be able to plan optimal treatment after evaluating radiological examinations. One must be able to choose the most optimal radiological method based on the patient’s individual needs, clinical information and anamnesis. One must know and follow the basic principles of radiation safety and protection. One must have good knowledge of radiation physics. One must know the history of the development of radiology. One must be familiar with other radiological methods that can be used in the oral, maxillofacial region, indications thereof, principles, informativeness. One must be familiar with the radiological appearance, clinical manifestation and symptoms of diseases, pathologies, congenital and acquired changes in the oral and maxillofacial region. | ||||||||
| Topic Layout (Full-Time) | |||||||||
| No. | Topic | Type of Implementation | Number | Venue | |||||
| 1 | History and development of oral and maxillofacial radiology | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 2 | Introduction to dental radiology. Equipment, parameters. Radiation safety and protection. Criteria for patient selection | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 3 | Interproximal (bite-wing) method. Indications, errors, basic principles and image evaluation | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 4 | Periapical techniques: parallel and bisecting angle technique. Indications, mistakes, principles and interpretation. Radiological anatomy. Pathologies | Lectures | 2.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 5 | Occlusal technique. Indications, principles and interpretation. Radiological anatomy. Pathologies | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 6 | Introduction to radiology. Normal radiological anatomy. Equipment. Quadrants General and paediatric radiology approaches in dentistry | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 7 | Bite-wing radiological investigation method. Test. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 8 | Periapical radiographs, occlusal radiographs. Test. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 9 | Errors in dental radiology. Image analysis. Practical: performing PA examinations on a dummy. Test. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 10 | SLOB and endodontic radiology. Primary and mixed denition in radiographs. Image interpretation. Practical: PA, BW, endodontic images. Test | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 11 | Image analysis + practical work with a real patient | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 12 | Dental panoramic image. Image interpretation. Test | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 13 | Colloquium, theory, interpretation of images. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 14 | Colloquium - practical part | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 15 | Endodontic radiology. SLOB (Parallax). Extraoral radiological methods | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 16 | Inflammation of the jaws. Cysts and cyst-like formations | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 17 | Radiological examination of TMJ | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 18 | Benign and malignant tumours | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 19 | Cone beam computer tomography (CBCT). Implantology. Other advanced radiological methods | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 20 | Traumatic injuries of facial bones and teeth | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 21 | Salivary glands, pathology, radiological diagnostics. Soft tissue calcifications | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 22 | Bone diseases | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 23 | Nasal sinuses | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 24 | Manifestations of systemic diseases in the jaw bones | Lectures | 1.00 | auditorium | |||||
| 25 | Extraoral and other advanced radiological investigation methods.Test. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 26 | Inflammations, cysts, cyst like lesions in jaws. Tests | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 27 | Benign and malignant turmors. Test | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 28 | Dental panoramic image in decidious and mixed dentition. Dental anomalies. Congenital deformations.Test. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 29 | TMJ. Dental, facial and jaw trauma. tests | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 30 | Salivary gland diseases. Soft tissue calcification and ossification. Test. | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 31 | Bone diseases. Systhemic diseases. Paranasal sinuses. Test | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 32 | Interpretation of panoramic images. Test | Classes | 3.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 33 | Colloquium | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| 34 | Evaluation of colloquium results + individual work presentation | Classes | 1.00 | clinical base | |||||
| Assessment | |||||||||
| Unaided Work: | Presentations, papers, written, electronic and oral reports on oral and maxillofacial diagnostic radiology topics. Interpretation of radiological images. Performing radiological examinations. | ||||||||
| Assessment Criteria: | • Knowledge of normal radiological anatomy, diagnosis of pathologies in all types of oral and maxillofacial diagnostic images. • Knowledge of radiation safety and protection, parameters of dental x-ray equipment. Knowledge of radiological anatomy and pathological findings. • To know the radiological findings of various pathological conditions and diseases and the most appropriate examination method for the diagnosis thereof. • Practical skills to perform intraoral (periapical, interproximal, occlusal) radiological examinations. Practical application of radiation safety and protection. History. Successful completion of the study course: in the 1st semester of the course (5th semester) • All test work must be successfully passed during the semester. • Class attendance is mandatory, the work to be done for justified absence must be coordinated with the lecturer. The student must come to the classes on time. In case the student is late, it can be registered that the student has not attended the class. Justified absence is possible for no more than 2 classes per semester. The justification must be submitted to and approved by the Dean’s office. If the student misses more than 2 classes (even if the absence is justified), the Dean is informed about the suspension of the student from studies in the given semester • Participation in classes is assessed – the student may be asked questions about the subject of the class and related subjects (e.g. physics, anatomy, pathology, etc.). If the student is unable to answer 2 questions asked by the lecturer, the class may be failed and work must be done to pass it. The lecturer or the course leader determines the type of work to be done. The work to be done can be oral, written, electronic, practical or mixed. • The student is admitted to the final tests, only if all test works have been successfully passed, there are no unjustified absences from classes and all classes have been passed. • At the end of the semester, students must complete the study course questionnaire. • Final tests consist of 3 parts: practical, theoretical and radiological image interpretation. All parts should be passed to pass final test. • The final test can be written, oral, electronic or mixed. The lecturer or the course leader determines the type. • The use of phones, computers and other smart devices during class or during tests is prohibited, unless otherwise instructed by the lecturer. in the 2nd semester of the course (6th semester): • All test work must be successfully passed during the semester. • Class attendance is mandatory, the work to be done for justified absence must be coordinated with the lecturer. The student must come to the classes on time. In case the student is late, it can be registered that the student has not attended the class. Justified absence is possible for no more than 2 classes per semester. The justification must be submitted to and approved by the Dean’s office. If the student misses more than 2 classes (even if the absence is justified), the Dean is informed about the suspension of the student from studies in the given semester. • Participation in classes is assessed – the student may be asked questions about the subject of the class and related subjects (e.g. physics, anatomy, pathology, etc.). If the student is unable to answer 2 questions asked by the lecturer, the class may be failed and work must be done to pass it. The lecturer or the course leader determines the type of work to be done. The work to be done can be oral, written or electronic. • The student must perform independent work during the semester, which is evaluated with a grade. The grade for the independent work may be a failing grade. In case the independent work is not submitted/completed, the student’s work is evaluated with 0. • The student is admitted to the colloquium, only if all test works have been successfully passed, there are no unjustified absences from classes and all classes have been passed. • At the end of the semester, students must complete the study course questionnaire. • The cumulative assessment consists of the grade for the practical test (25%) and colloquium (25%). The colloquium must be passed successfully, only after successfully passing it, the student can take the final examination – exam- should be passed successfully, the grade of which makes up 50% of the final examination of the semester. • The final grade is calculated as follows: ((independent work + colloquium):2 + exam):2 Colloquium and exam should be passed successfully. • The exam can be written, oral, electronic or mixed. The lecturer or the course leader determines the type. • The use of phones, computers and other smart devices during class or during tests is prohibited, unless otherwise instructed by the lecturer. | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Full-Time): | Exam | ||||||||
| Final Examination (Part-Time): | |||||||||
| Learning Outcomes | |||||||||
| Knowledge: | Various radiological examination methods, radiation safety and protection. Impact of radiation on the human body. Normal radiological anatomy, developmental disorders, pathological changes, systemic diseases, diagnosis of traumatic injuries in the maxillofacial area. Construction, parameters of dental radiological equipment. Various sensors. Selection of an appropriate radiological method in different clinical situations. Development and history of radiology. Application of advanced radiological methods in the maxillofacial area. | ||||||||
| Skills: | To perform examinations that are radiologically safe for the patient and staff. To perform all types of intraoral examinations. To evaluate and interpret radiological images. | ||||||||
| Competencies: | To prescribe a radiological examination appropriate to the clinical situation. To use the obtained results in the course of treatment. To have good knowledge of radiation protection and patient selection criteria. Interpretation of radiological images. | ||||||||
| Clinical Skills: | |||||||||
| No. | Skill | Level | |||||||
| 1 | "Bite-wing" x-ray examination on the patient | C1 - High level | |||||||
| 2 | Lower jaw periapical x-ray examination for incisors and canines on the patient | C1 - High level | |||||||
| 3 | Lower jaw periapical x-ray examination for molars on the patient | C1 - High level | |||||||
| Bibliography | |||||||||
| No. | Reference | ||||||||
| Required Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | White, S.C., Pharoah, M.J. Oral Radiology. Principles and interpretation. 8th edition, Mosby Elsevier, 2018 | ||||||||
| 2 | White, S.C., Pharoah, M.J. Oral Radiology. Principles and interpretation. 7th edition, Mosby Elsevier, 2014 (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums/issue acceptable in 2024. ) | ||||||||
| 3 | Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology. Authors: Eric Whaites, Nicholas Drage. 6th edition - January 18, 2013 (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums/issue acceptable in 2024. ) | ||||||||
| 4 | Whaites, E., Drage, N. Essentials of dental radiography and radiology. 5th edition, Churchill Livingstone, 2013 (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums/issue acceptable in 2024. ) | ||||||||
| 5 | European Commission, Radiation protection N° 172. Cone Beam CT for dental and maxillofacial radiology. Evidence-Based Guidelines. 2012 (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums/issue acceptable in 2024. ) | ||||||||
| 6 | European Commission, Radiation protection N.136. European guidelines on radiation protection in dental radiology. The safe use of radiographs in dental practice. 2004 (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums/issue acceptable in 2024. ) | ||||||||
| 7 | IAEA.ORG radiation protection in dental radiology (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums/issue acceptable in 2024. ) | ||||||||
| Additional Reading | |||||||||
| 1 | Diagnostic Imaging. Head and Neck. Bernadette L. Koch, Bronwyn Hamilton, Patricia Hudgins, H. Ric Harnsberger. 3rd edition 10/ 2016 | ||||||||
| 2 | Diagnostic Imaging: Oral and Maxillofacial. Lisa J. Koenig & Dania Tamimi & Grace Petrichowski & Susanne E. Perschbacher. 2nd edition 06/2017 | ||||||||
| 3 | Koening, L.J. Diagnostic Imaging. Oral and Maxillofacial. 2012 (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums/issue acceptable in 2024. ) | ||||||||
| 4 | Langland, O.E., Langllais, R.P., Preece, J.W. Principles of dental imaging. 2nd edition, Lippincott Williams&Wilkins, 2002 (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums/issue acceptable in 2024. ) | ||||||||
| 5 | Brocklebank, L. Dental Radiology. Understanding the x-ray image. Oxford University press, 2002 (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums/issue acceptable in 2024. ) | ||||||||
| 6 | Zoller, J.E., Neugebauer, J. Cone-beam volumetric imaging in dental, oral and maxillofacial medicine. Fundaments, diagnostics and treatment planning. Quintessence Publishing, 2008 (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums/issue acceptable in 2024. ) | ||||||||
| 7 | Tamimi, D., Hatcher, D. Speciality imagining. Temporomandibular joint. 2016 (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums/issue acceptable in 2024. ) | ||||||||
