Postgraduate Course: Radiology and Imaging (DENT12022)
Course Outline
School | Deanery of Clinical Sciences |
College | College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine |
Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 12 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Not available to visiting students |
SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
Summary | This course will outline 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)
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Other requirements | None |
Course Delivery Information
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Academic year 2021/22, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
Course Start |
Full Year |
Timetable |
Timetable |
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
196 )
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Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
33 %,
Coursework
34 %,
Practical Exam
33 %
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Additional Information (Assessment) |
Workplace-based assessments«br /»
End of term exams, end of year exams«br /»
Summative: end of course term exam 100%«br /»
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Feedback |
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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
- Be proficient at taking clinical photographs
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Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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Keywords | Not entered |
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 3979
Email: Anna.Atluri@ed.ac.uk |
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