Curricular Unit:			Code:
Dental Radiology			842RAOD
Year:	Level:	Course:	Credits:
3	Master	Dentistry	4 ects
Learning Period:		Language of Instruction:	Total Hours:
Winter Semester		Portuguese/English	52
Learning Outcomes of the Curricular Unit:
Demonstration of knowledge and understanding of the area studied, which translates the execution, interpretation and evaluation of imaging tests and its application to diagnosis and treatment. Prescribing standards imaging techniques and use of more sophisticated techniques for imaging study of craniofracial structures.
Syllabus:
Ortopantomography / Digital Radiography / Radiation Protection in Dental Radiology/ Radiographic Differential Diagnosis / Radiographic Interpretation / Periapical Tissue Imaging / Developmental Anomalies /Computer Tomography / Cone Beam Computed Tomography / Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Imaging in Implantology
Demonstration of the Syllabus Coherence with the Curricular Unit's Objectives:
The syllabus contents are consistent with the learning objectives in this curricular unit insofar as they allow for the acquisition of knowledge and the development of clinical skills which are required for all tasks involving intraoral imaging activities.
Teaching Methodologies (Including Evaluation):
The grade is obtained by the following theoretica weighting: 50% theory (Theoretical test - 2 ECTS) and 50% pre-clinical (practical test - 2 ECTS), without prejudice to having a minimum positive grade to each one of the components
Demonstration of the Coherence between the Teaching Methodologies and the Learning Outcomes:
Teaching methods have been developed to become the most effective and direct, allowing a teacher-student interaction more effective, for the acquisition of knowledge and core competencies in the daily practice of a specialist in dentistry.
Reading:
- Princípios de Radiologia Odontológica Eric Whaites, 3ª Ed- 2002 - Artmed - Oral radiology : principles and interpretation White, Stuart C; Pharoah, M J, St. Louis: Mosby, c2000. - Curso de Radiologia em Odontologia Luis Casati Alves - Orivaldo Tavano, 4ª Ed, 1998 - Radiologia Odontológica Aguinaldo Freitas, José Edu Rosa, Icléo Faria e Sousa, 4ª ed, 1998 - Radiologia Oral - princípios y interpretácion Paul W. Goaz, Stuart White, 3ª Ed. 1995