Duration
Radiobiology and radioprotection (including the concepts of biophysics) : 18h Th
Radiodiagnostics in preventive dental medicine : 12h Th, 20h Pr
Number of credits
| Bachelor in dental hygiene | 4 crédits |
Lecturer
Radiobiology and radioprotection (including the concepts of biophysics) : Lionel Hoebeke
Radiodiagnostics in preventive dental medicine : Charlotte Grenade, Julie Oudkerk
Language(s) of instruction
French language
Organisation and examination
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Schedule
Units courses prerequisite and corequisite
Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program
Learning unit contents
Radiodiagnostics in preventive dental medicine
The theoretical course on Radio diagnostics begins with a general description of the various X-ray images that may be taken in routine dental practice and the basic rules to be observed by dental practitioners.The theoretical concepts covered next include X-ray generators, the properties of X-rays and the properties of the various films and sensors used in dental practice. A large part of the theory is then devoted to intraoral radiography techniques, the analysis of defects that may be present in certain images, and ways to optimise the taking of intraoral radiographs.
Next, the course covers the various 2D and 3D extraoral radiographs that can be taken in dental practice.
Finally, several radio diagnostic exercises will be offered either in person or via the e-campus platform.
Course description:
Fundamentals of dental radiography, including the principles of radiodiagnosis, which cover:
- Production, properties and interactions of X-rays
- The different types of dental X-rays
- Imaging techniques and radiographic anatomy
- AI in radiodiagnosis
Several sessions devoted to learning how to interpret dental radiographs will follow the theoretical concepts taught in the Radio diagnostics course. Practical sessions (ARC) on interpreting radiographs will be organised either in person or online. As part of this Radio diagnostics course, an assignment will also be set. Several optional practical sessions will be scheduled to allow students to practise their pre-clinical skills using a dental treatment simulator.
Learning outcomes of the learning unit
Radiodiagnostics in preventive dental medicine
By the end of this course, students will have learnt how to take dental X-rays correctly and how to interpret them in order to make a clinical diagnosis.
Thus, upon completion of the Dental Radiodiagnosis course:
- Students will be familiar with the basic principles of radiology covered in the course.
- Students will be familiar with the different types of radiographic images used in dentistry and their indications.
- Students will be familiar with all the equipment required to take 2D radiographs of a patient and will be able to use it in pre-clinical settings.
- Students will be familiar with 2D radiography techniques and will be able to perform them on a phantom.
- The student is familiar with 2D radiography techniques and can perform them on a real patient without radiation exposure.
- The student can identify on radiographs (intraoral and extraoral) the various anatomical structures, dental tissues and restorative or prosthetic materials used in dentistry.
- They can identify, on radiographic images, the technical defects that complicate the formulation of a diagnosis.
- They have acquired the basic concepts required to make a clinical diagnosis based on the interpretation of a radiographic image.
Prerequisite knowledge and skills
Radiodiagnostics in preventive dental medicine
- Fundamentals of medical imaging
- Anatomy of the head and neck, including the central nervous system
- Anatomy of the masticatory system
- Radiobiology and radiation protection in dentistry
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Radiodiagnostics in preventive dental medicine
- Face-to-face lectures based on a theoretical and clinical approach (X-rays from simple clinical cases).
- ARC/APP
- Practical application of learning through the completion of a COMPULSORY radiology assignment (radiographic assessment) to be carried out in the pre-clinical laboratory on a phantom patient. 10 per cent of the final mark for the first-session certification assessment will be based on the mark obtained for the radio diagnostic assignment. This assignment must be submitted on the last Thursday before the winter holidays.
Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)
Radiodiagnostics in preventive dental medicine
Face-to-face course
Further information:
A combination of face-to-face and distance learning activities.
Course materials and recommended or required readings
Radiodiagnostics in preventive dental medicine
Platform(s) used for course materials:
- eCampus
Further information:
The slides from the presentations given during the various lectures constitute the lecture notes. These are available as PDF files on the student ecampus portal.
Course slides available on ecampus.
Syllabus available on ecampus.
Radiodiagnostics in preventive dental medicine
Exam(s) in session
Any session
- In-person
written exam AND oral exam
Written work / report
Further information:
Exam(s) during the examination period
Across all exam sessions:
- Face-to-face written assessment AND oral assessment
Theory component (written exam)
A written exam containing multiple-choice and short-answer questions, as well as matching exercises, is used to assess knowledge and understanding of the concepts taught.
Open-ended questions (short-answer questions), fill-in-the-blank exercises and matching exercises assess students' understanding and ability to apply the concepts taught (diagnosis, differential diagnosis).
The mark for the theoretical section will account for 40 per cent of the final mark for the first-session certification assessment.
Practical component (oral examination)
This will take place in the pre-clinical setting: a computer-based examination and a practical examination on a phantom.
Matching exercises are used to assess students' knowledge and understanding of the taught concepts relating to radiographic technique, as well as their ability to read and interpret radiographs.
Open-ended questions (short-answer questions (QROC)) are used to assess the student's ability to read, understand and interpret an intraoral or panoramic X-ray (interpretation, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, artefacts).
For the simulation component, students must take several radiographs on a phantom patient, under conditions like those encountered during their pre-clinical training.
Students must also take several radiographs on a real patient, under conditions like those encountered during their pre-clinical training, without radiation exposure and using the appropriate equipment.
The mark for the practical component will account for 50 per cent of the final mark for the first-session certification assessment.
The remaining 10 per cent of the final mark for the first-session certification assessment will be based on the mark obtained for the radio diagnostic assignment, carried out during the pre-clinical phase on a phantom patient in accordance with the rules and criteria taught in the radio diagnostics in Dentistry course and the safety rules taught in the Radiobiology and
Radiation Protection course. If the assignment is not submitted, a mark of zero will be awarded for this part.
Work placement(s)
Organisational remarks and main changes to the course
Radiodiagnostics in preventive dental medicine
Detailed timetable set out in the BAC3 handbook.
Contacts
Radiodiagnostics in preventive dental medicine
Dr Julie Oudkerk
Institut de Dentisterie, Policlinique Lucien Brull
Quai G. Kurth, 45
4020 Liège
Tél : 04 323 31 00 Courriel : julie.oudkerk@chuliege.be
Bureau pédagogique : Madame Anne COLLARD
Institut de Dentisterie, Policlinique Lucien Brull
Quai G. Kurth, 45
4020 Liège
Tél : 04 323 31 01 Courriel : acollard@uliege.be