Radiology
Undergraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 10
- Teaching semesters Spring
- Course code
- TPBARØN
- Number of semesters
- 2
- Teaching language
- Norwegian
- Resources
- Schedule
- Reading list
Course description
Objectives 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
Semester of Instruction
2nd semester
Forms of Assessment
4 hour written exam.
Grading Scale
Pass/Fail
Course Evaluation
Written evaluation on My Space/Mi side.