Postgraduate Course: Radiology and Imaging (DENT11166)
Course Outline
| School | Deanery of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This 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.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2017/18, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Flexible |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 50,
Supervised Practical/Workshop/Studio Hours 100,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
46 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
100 %,
Coursework
0 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| 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:
- Understand the physics of radiology as applied to orthodontics
- Know the type of radiographs used in orthodontic practice (including computerised tomography)
- Be able to interpret clinical radiographs
- Be cognisant with the regulations regarding radiation protection and the legal requirements of radiograph use
- Be proficient at taking clinical photographs
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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. |
| Keywords | radiology,ionising radiation,radiation protection,IRMER |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Niall Mcguinness
Tel: (0131) 536 4964
Email: niall.mcguinness@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Anna Atluri
Tel: (0131) 536 3982
Email: Anna.Atluri@ed.ac.uk |
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