In Oral and maxillofacial radiology the students will learn how X-rays are generated, their effects and how X-rays are used for imaging teeth and supportive tissues, jaws and other facial structures, and learn how to interpret the radiographic images.

OD2RØNT is a skills course that provides the basis for the clinical patient training course (OD3RØNT). OD3RØNT builds on OD2RØNT. Finished OD2RØNT is a prerequisite to be able to follow OD3RØNT.

Knowledge

The student shall be able to explain

• The origin and properties of x-rays and how x-rays are used to image teeth, the supporting tissues of the teeth and the surrounding jaws and facial structures.
• The biological effects of x-rays and radiobiological protection in clinical dental practice, i.e justification assessment and approach to optimization of intraoral and extraoral images.
• The theoretical and practical approach to projection technique in intraoral image examination.
• Normal anatomical structures in intraoral radiographs.

Skills

The students shall be able to

• In practice conduct intraoral image acquisition.
• Examine, interpret and name normal anatomical structures on intraoral radiographs.

General competence

The student should develop clinical understanding for the importance of good working routines and create a basis for the ability to communicate with patients and colleagues.

OD2RØN 2 ECTS