• Course Code :
  MPDR 431
• Level :
  Undergraduate
• Course Hours :
  3.00 Hours
• Department :
  Faculty of Oral & Dental Medicine

Instructor information :

• Title:Lecturer
• Name: Mona Ahmad Saeed Mokhtar Mohamed Nour
• Office hours:4-Hours


• Title:Assistant Lecturer
• Name: SARA ZAKARIA FAHIM FANOS
• Office hours:4-Hours


• Title:Assistant Lecturer
• Name: Rana Mohamed Ashrf Hazem Ibrahim
• Office hours:16-Hours


• Title:Teaching Assistant
• Name: Dina Nasser Tawfik Mahmoud Gibriel
• Office hours:10-Hours

1. To provide the students with basic information related to X-ray nature, production, equipments and materials used in the process of radiography. 2. To demonstrate and train students to perform all intra oral radiographic examination in terms of exposing, processing, and handling radiographs. 3. To enable the students to interpret radiographic images used in the dental profession. 4. To appreciate safety procedures to avoid hazards to themselves, to the patients and to the environment.

Physics of radiology, protection from hazards, Radiographic Techniques, Anatomical Landmarks, Occlusal and Panoramic Radiographs, Radiation Positions, x -ray film Processing, periapical lesions, periodontal diseases, interpretation of radiograph.

Course outcomes:

a. Knowledge and Understanding:
	1- understand, radiation physics, including X-rays production, different components of X-ray machine and the various properties of X-rays 2- Discuss how images are produced and identify different image characteristics as density, contrast, sharpness and resolution. Illustrate all factors affecting these characteristics. 3- Identify types of radiographic films by size, number and speed (intra-oral and extra-oral). Explain the underlying principles of the use of screens and discuss its different types and structure. 4- Explain the principles of all the intra oral radiographic techniques 5- 5- Recognize how images are produced by processing and describe different processing techniques and chemicals. 6- Understand the digital radiography systems and their advantages and uses. 7- Explain the principles of extra-oral radiographic techniques and understand their indications. 8- Recognize and identify different radiographic pitfalls, their causes and method of overcome. 9- Recognize, identify and list anatomical landmarks related to various intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs. 10- Discuss major principles of radiation biology, doses, and methods of protection with special emphasizes on the ALARA concept 11- Discuss the methodological approach and principles of radiographic interpretation and description of lesions. 12- Recognize and describe different carious lesions and radiographic methods of their evaluation. 13- Recognize and describe different periodontal lesions and radiographic methods of their evaluation
b. Intellectual Skills:
	1- Make decisions regarding proper radiographic prescription. 2- Formulate complete radiographic report for intraoral CMS, panoramic and extra oral radiographs.
c. Professional and Practical Skills:
	1- Apply their knowledge and skills in radiographic techniques and processing to acquire excellent diagnostic quality radiographs 2- Complete full mouth periapical, bitewing, and occlusal survey images (CMS) for adults and children. 3- Perform different extra-oral radiographic techniques by applying proper principles and interpretation 4- Appreciate normal radiographic anatomy and variations as well as common dental pathology seen on intraoral radiographs 5- Learn the radiographic interpretation basics to enhance diagnostic skills and also on extra-oral radiography, panoramic radiography and digital radiography. 6- Identify different radiographic carious lesions. 7- Perform radiographic assessment means of different periodontal lesions. 8- Interpret radiographs of some teeth-related syndromes, as well as traumatic injuries of teeth and jaws.
d. General and Transferable Skills:
	1- Demonstrate appropriate professional attitudes and behavior in different situations toward patients, colleagues and supervisors. 2- Provide empathic care for all patients without discrimination. 3- Regularly assess one’s knowledge and skills, and seek additional information to correct deficiencies and enhance performance. 4- Implement and monitor infection control and environmental safety programs according to current standards.

For further information :

• Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
• E-mail: [email protected]