Diagnostic Oral Radiology
Institution
King Abdul Aziz University College/Department
Faculty of Dentistry
- Course Identification and General Information 1. Course title and code:
Diagnostic Oral Radiology (OBCS-477) 2. Credit hours
2 hours
3. Program(s) in which the course is offered.
(If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs)
Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS)
4. Name of faculty member responsible for the course Emad Khan
5. Level/year at which this course is offered Fourth year – first semester
6. Pre-requisites for this course (if any) OBCS 377
7. Co-requisites for this course (if any)
8. Location if not on main campus
- Objectives
1. Summary of main learning outcomes for students enrolled in the Course.
Upon completion of this course, students should be able to:
Identify and describe the principle of localization.
Describe the principles of panoramic radiography and their common errors.
Identify the general purpose of extraoral radiographs used in dentistry and their techniques.
Describe and recognize the normal anatomic structures of the teeth, jaws and skull as they appear on panoramic radiographs and extraoral images.
Apply the fundamental principles of radiographic interpretation.
Interpret different diseases involving teeth and their supporting
structures e.g. caries, periodontal diseases, cysts, tumors and trauma.
Describe the relevant principles and dental uses of tomography, CT, MRI, ultra-sonography, digital radiography and radionuclide.
Apply clinically the principles of image acquisition including patient positioning, radiation protection, film exposure and mounting, and documenting all procedures professionally.
2. Briefly describe plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented. (e.g. increased use of IT or web-based reference material, changes in content as a result of new research in the field)
Self-evaluation forms have been designed for objective evaluation and critiquing of FMX. Radiographic interpretation forms have been
designed and introduced for clinical requirements. Parallel technique is being taught using XCP instrument. Some topics will be covered through self-instructional modules. A mock exam (PowerPoint slides) is to be administered just before the actual exam. Digital radiography will be emphasized and implemented (once the faculty has been converted to digital systems).
- Course Description (Note: General description in the form to be used for the Bulletin or Handbook should be attached)
1. Topics to be Covered
Topic No. of
Weeks Contact hours Principles of Imaging and
Techniques:
Principles of localization, Extra- oral Radiography, Specialized techniques
5 13
Principles of Interpretation of
intra-osseous Lesions 1 3
Interpretation of Pathology:
Caries and periodontal
diseases, cyst & cyst like
lesions, Benign Tumors, Trauma, Developmental Anomalies, Bone Diseases of the Jaw
6 16
2. Course components (total contact hours per semester):
Lecture:
14
Tutorial:
-
Practical/Fieldwork/Internship:
28
Other:
- Learning Resources 1. Required Text(s)
White, S.C. and Pharoah, M.J., Oral Radiology, Principles and
interpretation, 2004.
2. Essential References
3- Recommended Books and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc) (Attach List)
Langland and Langlais, Principles for dental imaging, 2003.
4-.Electronic Materials, Web Sites etc
The Buccal Object Rule:
http://www.unc.edu/~jbl/BuccalObjectRule.html
Panoramic Radiographic Anatomy
(UNC):http://www.dent.unc.edu/NRA/PanAnatomy/PanAnat.html
Anatomical Landmarks in Panoramic Radiography
(ACTA):http://145.18.252.186/studieweb/cooshockwave/pan3/pano3.h tml
5- Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards/regulations
