Al-Esraa University College of Dentistry

Quality Assurance Unit Course Specification

1. Basic Information:
Al-Esraa University Faculty:
College of Dentistry Department:
Oral Radiology Course title:
Course code:
Program on which the course is given:
Year: Academic year Semester: Third Academic level:
Total: 60 Practical: 30 Lecture: 30 Credit hours:
2022-2023 Approval date:

2. Course aims:
On the completion of the course, the student will be able to
The main objective of the Department is to comprehensively educate the undergraduate dental
students in the scientific field of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, including the diagnostic
methodology of the oral and maxillofacial complex diseases, the treatment planning, the
implementation - based on the radiation protection principles - of the radiographic and
imaging techniques commonly used in dental practice, the evaluation and interpretation of the
radiographic findings of these techniques, in addition to theoretical explanation of new
radiographical methods and techniques.

3. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs):

A. Knowledge and understanding:
At the end of this course, student should be able to:
Give a brief on radiation physics to avoid the misuse of the devices innovations in the field of A.1
oral conditions. .
Giving adequate information about the latest types of devices and diagnostic methods in the A.2
field of oral and maxillofacial radiology to communicate with the global .
Dealing with human in scientific correct way according to the requirements of the profession A3.
and society.
A.4
.
B. Intellectual Skills:
At the end of this course, student should be able to:
1. The main objective of this academic program is to provide a comprehensive education for B.1.
students of primary dental education with the scientific diagnosis of oral and dental diseases.
Planning for treatment B.2

Interpretation of imaging results B3

C. Professional and Practical Skills:

At the end of this course, student should be able to:
Explain the importance of protection and prevention of radiation and its risks C.1.

Enable the student to use the X-ray machines correctly. C.2.

Enable the student to read and diagnose radiographs of various kinds C.3.
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 D. General and Transferable Skills:
At the end of this course, student should be able to:
Awareness to avoid the risk of radiation. D.1
.
Develop the student's perception to follow up the developments related to oral and maxillofacial D.2
radiology .

It includes knowledge of how radiology works D.3

.

4. Contents
4.1. Lectures

Week hours
Topic
.No
Physics of radioation(introduction and definitions of nature of radiation, 1
1 type of radiation)

Production of radiation(x-ray machine, interaction of x-ray with matter) 1

2 composition of matter

Film imaging (types of x-ray films, processing cycle,dark room, 1

3 intensifying screen

Factors controlling x-ray beam , dosimetry and invers square low 1

4
Projection jeometry (sharpness, distortion, image characterstic and 1
5 artifacts)

Biological effects of radiatin (direct & indirect effects, determistic and 1

6 stochastic effect)

Safety and Protection (source of exposure , dose limits , exposure and 1

7 risk and reducing dental exposure)

8 Intraoral projection (periapical, bitwing, and occlusal radiography) 1

Digital radiography (strength , limitations , comparing with conventional 1
9
radiography and indications
Patient's management(mangement of pt.child, contrast media & 1
10
localization technique
11 Cephalometric imaging (technique, indications, evaluation of the image 1
12 Panoramic radiography (principels, technique ,positin and interpretation) 1
13 Craniofacial imaging (types , indication and interpretation) 1
14 .CBCT (principles, components, strength and limitations) 1
CBCT (clinical applications in maxillofacial region, anatomy and 1
15
.interpretations)
Radiographic anatomy part1 (teeth, supporting dentoalv structures, 1
16
maxilla and mid facial bones)
Radiographic anatomy part 2(mandible, TMJ, base of skull, air way, 1
17
restorative materials)
18 Advanced imaging modalities(CT, MRI AND ULTRASOUND) 1
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 19 Radiography &Implantology(modalities, indications) 1
Infection control(infection control in radiography clinic, protection of pt., 1
20
protection of workers)
Prescribing diagnostic imaging(radiologic examination and guide lines 1
21
for ordering imaging)
Radiographical interpretations of common diseases(interpretation of 1
22
dental caries, and periodontal disease
23 Cysts of the jaw( odontogenic and non odontogenic cysts) 1
24 Dental anomalies(acquired and developmental) 1
Inflammatory conditions of the jaws(periapical inf disease, osteomylitis, 1
25
pericoronitis)
26 Trauma(dento alveolar trauma , dental fructures and bone fructues 1
27 TMJ abnormalities( anatomy of TMJ, application) 1
28 Salivary gland disease (imaging modalities, interpretation) 1
29 Craniofacial anomalies (Cleft lip and palat) 1
30 Computed tomography(indications ,strength, limitations) 1
30
Total

Clinical requirements
Hours Title of clinical requirements Number
2 Fundamentals of radiology:component of x- ray machine and production of X- 1
ray
2 X-ray film (types and indication) 2
2 Intraoral techniques(periapical, bite-wing and occlusal films) 3
2 Ideal radiograph 4
2 Land marks(maxilla, mandible) 5
2 Dental panoramic radiography(indication and anatomy) 6
2 CBCT (indication and anatomy) 7
2 Cephalometric (indication and anatomy) 8
2 Common disease (caries , PDL) 9
2 Cyst(odontogenic and nonodontogenic) 10
2 Clinical work 11
2 Clinical work 12
2 Clinical work 13
2 Clinical work 14
2 Clinical work 15
2 Clinical work 16
2 Clinical work 17
2 Clinical work 18
2 Clinical work 19
2 Clinical work 20
2 Clinical work 21
2 Clinical work 22
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 2 Clinical work 23
2 Clinical work 24
2 Clinical work 25
2 Clinical work 26
2 Clinical work 27
2 Clinical work 28
2 Clinical work 29
2 Clinical work 30
60 Total

5. Teaching and Learning Methods:

Lectures 5.1
seminars 5.2
clinical practicing 5.3

6. Student Assessment Methods:

6.1. Assessment methods:
1. Written exam
2. Practical exam
3. Quizzes

6.2. Assessment schedule:

Weakly Quizzes Assessment 1
7 the week Midterm exam Assessment 2
At the end of 15th week Midyear exam Assessment 3
At the end of 30th week Oral practical exam Assessment 4
Final examination
Assessment 5
(Written and practical)

7. List of References:

Type Reference No.

White & Pharoah, Oral Radiology (Principals & interpretation) 1.
Wuermann &Mansonhing, Dental Radiology 2.
Bashkar, Radiographic interpretation for Dentists
3.

Goaz & White, Oral Principals & interpretation 4.

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 8. Suggestions for course enhancement:

1- A course for Radiographic interpretation of Oral and maxillofacial diseases in fifth year to
correlate with oral Pathology and Medicine.
2- Training for New Modalities in hospitals.
3- Caring for students to prepare future researchers.

Signature Name
Prof. Dr. Lamia Hamid Al-Nakib Course Coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Intisar Jamil Al-Rawi Dean of the College:
Approval Date:

Revised By:

Signature Name
Dr. Quality Assurance Unit:
Prof. Dr.: Dean:
Approval Date:

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