ORAL RADIOLOGY. Senior Lecturer Xxxxxxxxx Xxxxx e-mail: xxxxxxxxx.xxxxx@xx.xxx.xx Oral radiology is learnt as an integrated subject during semesters 2 (bitewing radiographs in the diagnosis of periodontal disease), 3 and 4 (bitewing radiographs in the diagnosis of caries lesions and principles for the evaluation of diagnostic tests), 5 (periapical and panoramic radiographs in the diagnosis of infections), 6 and 7 (radiographic examinations in relation to other diagnostic tests),8 and 9 (radiographic examinations of children and young adults and radiographic diagnosis of pathological changes in the jaws) The graduates should be able to: - Explain and assess the influence of x-rays on the living organism and means of dose reduction for patients and staff. - Perform radiographic examinations in the oral region and interpret the resulting radiographs and evaluate the diagnostic efficacy of radiography in comparison with other diagnostic methods. The graduates should be able to: - Perform and interpret bitewing radiographs for the diagnosis of periodontal disease and caries lesions. - Perform and interpret periapical and panoramic radiographs for the diagnosis of infections in the oral cavity. - Explain the production of X-rays and the interaction of X-rays with matter and the living organism. - Explain radiographic image quality and its influence on diagnostics. - Explain selection criteria for radiographic examinations in the oral region. - Evaluate the efficacy of the radiographic examination in comparison with those of other diagnostic tests and its relevance for diagnosis, treatment decision and prognosis.
