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DRPS : Course Catalogue : Deanery of Clinical Sciences : Dentistry

Postgraduate Course: Radiology and Imaging (DENT11166)

Course Outline
SchoolDeanery of Clinical Sciences CollegeCollege of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThis course will cover:

the principles of radiology as applied to orthodontics;
the radiographic techniques used (including computerised tomography);
the interpretation of radiographs;
the principles of radiation protection;
and the use of clinical photography.
Course description The proper use and interpretation of radiographs and other forms of dental imaging will be covered. Plain and 3-D radiography will be covered. The IRMER regulations for radiological protection and the legal requirements of practitioners using radiology will be covered.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Flexible
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Lecture Hours 50, Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 100, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 46 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 100 %, Coursework 0 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) Written examinations (100%)
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
  1. Understand the physics of radiology as applied to orthodontics
  2. Know the type of radiographs used in orthodontic practice (including computerised tomography)
  3. Be able to interpret clinical radiographs
  4. Be cognisant with the regulations regarding radiation protection and the legal requirements of radiograph use
  5. Be proficient at taking clinical photographs
Reading List
Reading list will be provided prior to the start of teaching.
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills The graduate will be able to use dental radiography to assess and diagnose anomalies of the dentition and to apply these to clinical orthodontic practice, as well as being aware of their advantages and limitations, as well as having an understanding of the regulations regarding use of x-rays in clinical practice.
Keywordsradiology,ionising radiation,radiation protection,IRMER
Contacts
Course organiserDr Niall Mcguinness
Tel: (0131) 536 4964
Email: niall.mcguinness@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Course secretaryMs Anna Atluri
Tel: (0131) 536 3982
Email: Anna.Atluri@ed.ac.uk
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