Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and understanding

Understand radiation physics including X-rays production, different components of X-ray machines, and the various properties of X-rays
Discuss how images are produced and identify different image characteristics in density, contrast, sharpness, and resolution; and illustrate all factors affecting these characteristics
Identify types of radiographic films by size, number, and speed (intraoral and extraoral). Explain the underlying principles of the use of screens and discuss their different types and structures
Explain the principles of all the intraoral radiographic techniques
Recognize how images are produced by processing and describing different processing techniques and chemicals
Understand the digital radiography systems and their advantages and uses
Explain the principles of extraoral radiographic techniques and understand their indications
Recognize and identify different radiographic pitfalls, their causes, and the methods to overcome them
Recognize, identify, and list anatomical landmarks related to various intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs
Discuss major principles of radiation biology, doses, and methods of protection with special emphasizes on the ALARA concept
Discuss the methodological approach and principles of radiographic interpretation and description of lesions
Recognize and describe different carious lesions and radiographic methods of their evaluation
Recognize and describe different periodontal lesions and the radiographic methods of their evaluation.

Clinical and practical skills

Apply their knowledge and skills in radiographic techniques and processing to acquire excellent diagnostic quality radiographs
Complete full mouth periapical, bitewing, and occlusal survey images for adults, and children
Perform different extraoral radiographic techniques by applying proper principles, and interpretation
Appreciate normal radiographic anatomy and variations, as well as common dental pathology seen on intraoral radiographs
Learn the radiographic interpretation basics to enhance diagnostic skills including extraoral radiography, panoramic radiography, and digital radiography
Identify different radiographic carious lesions
Perform radiographic assessment means on different periodontal lesions
Interpret radiographs of some teeth-related syndromes, and traumatic injuries of teeth and jaws.

Intellectual skills

Make decisions regarding proper radiographic prescription
Formulate complete radiographic reports for intraoral, panoramic, and extra oral radiographs

Laser skills

Objectives:

To demonstrate general understanding of laser use in dentistry
To improve the health and well being of patients through the proper use of laser technology
To overview the research and clinical aspects of the safe and effective uses of lasers in dentistry.

Intended Learning Outcomes of the Course (ILOs)

Knowledge and understanding:

Understand the scientific and clinical principles of lasers in dentistry
Learn basic concepts of laser physics and segmentation of wavelengths
Understand the nature of light, the light spectrum, and laser wavelengths
Understand the basic elements of laser - tissue interaction
Become familiar with different types of laser used in dentistry
Acquire thorough knowledge of laser set up, delivery system, and power settings
Acquire thorough knowledge of laser applications used in dental soft tissue management
Acquire thorough knowledge of laser applications used in dental hard tissue management
Become familiar with laser use protocols
Learn laser saengineeringy and infection control in the dental practice

Clinical and practical skills:

Gain experience with the use of lasers through hands-on clinical simulation
Laser applications used in dental soft tissue management
Laser applications used in dental hard tissues
Learn how to successfully integrate laser use in treatment diagnosis

Intellectual skills:

Make decisions regarding proper laser types, mode, and frequency.
Understand the wide advantages of using laser in dental practice.

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes Knowledge and understandingUnderstand radiation physics including Xrays production different components of Xray machines and the various properties of XraysDiscuss how images are produced and identify different image characteristics in density contrast sharpness and resolution and illustrate all factors affecting these characteristicsIdentify types of radiographic films by size number and speed intraoral and extraoral Explain the underlying principles of the use of screens and discuss their different types and structuresExplain the principles of all the intraoral radiographic techniquesRecognize how images are produced by processing and describing different processing techniques and chemicalsUnderstand the digital radiography systems and their advantages and usesExplain the principles of extraoral radiographic techniques and understand their indicationsRecognize and identify different radiographic pitfalls their causes and the methods to overcome themRecognize identify and list anatomical landmarks related to various intraoral and extraoral radiographsDiscuss major principles of radiation biology doses and methods of protection with special emphasizes on the ALARA conceptDiscuss the methodological approach and principles of radiographic interpretation and description of lesionsRecognize and describe different carious lesions and radiographic methods of their evaluationRecognize and describe different periodontal lesions and the radiographic methods of their evaluationClinical and practical skillsApply their knowledge and skills in radiographic techniques and processing to acquire excellent diagnostic quality radiographsComplete full mouth periapical bitewing and occlusal survey images for adults and childrenPerform different extraoral radiographic techniques by applying proper principles and interpretationAppreciate normal radiographic anatomy and variations as well as common dental pathology seen on intraoral radiographsLearn the radiographic interpretation basics to enhance diagnostic skills including extraoral radiography panoramic radiography and digital radiographyIdentify different radiographic carious lesionsPerform radiographic assessment means on different periodontal lesionsInterpret radiographs of some teethrelated syndromes and traumatic injuries of teeth and jawsIntellectual skillsMake decisions regarding proper radiographic prescriptionFormulate complete radiographic reports for intraoral panoramic and extra oral radiographsLaser skillsObjectivesTo demonstrate general understanding of laser use in dentistryTo improve the health and well being of patients through the proper use of laser technologyTo overview the research and clinical aspects of the safe and effective uses of lasers in dentistryIntended Learning Outcomes of the Course ILOsKnowledge and understandingUnderstand the scientific and clinical principles of lasers in dentistryLearn basic concepts of laser physics and segmentation of wavelengthsUnderstand the nature of light the light spectrum and laser wavelengthsUnderstand the basic elements of laser tissue interactionBecome familiar with different types of laser used in dentistryAcquire thorough knowledge of laser set up delivery system and power settingsAcquire thorough knowledge of laser applications used in dental soft tissue managementAcquire thorough knowledge of laser applications used in dental hard tissue managementBecome familiar with laser use protocolsLearn laser safety and infection control in the dental practiceClinical and practical skillsGain experience with the use of lasers through handson clinical simulationLaser applications used in dental soft tissue managementLaser applications used in dental hard tissuesLearn how to successfully integrate laser use in treatment diagnosisIntellectual skillsMake decisions regarding proper laser types mode and frequencyUnderstand the wide advantages of using laser in dental practice