Institution  Riyadh College of Dentistry and Pharmacy

College/Department   Dentistry

1.  Course title and code:         Oral Radiology     (ORAD 311)

2.  Credit hours        2 (1+1)

3.  Program(s) in which the course is offered.

(If general elective available in many programs indicate this rather than list programs)

                                              Dentistry

4.  Name of faculty member responsible for the course

Prof. Hossam Kandil (Males)                             Dr. Shereen Shoukry (Females)

5.  Level/year at which this course is offered     Level 5

6.  Pre-requisites for this course (if any)     ANTPH 222 (Principles of Human Anatomy &Physiology II) & ANTPH 223 (Head & Neck Anatomy)

7.  Co-requisites for this course (if any)

8.  Location if not on main campus Qurtoba Campus (Male)  and Olya Campus (Females)

1.  Summary of the main learning outcomes for students enrolled in the course.

Intended Learning Outcomes:

1        Radiographic examination is essential for diagnostic purposes in dentistry.

2        A clinical examination of the oral cavity without the aid of a radiograph is restricted to the exposed surfaces of the teeth and associated soft tissues.

3        Therefore, dental radiography offers the only preoperative means of inspecting the hidden structures of the oral cavity, namely, the roots and internal structures of the teeth, the approximal surfaces of the teeth and surrounding alveolar bone.

4        It is obvious, then, that a general radiographic examination is essential to the diagnosis of oral and maxillofacial conditions.

2.  Briefly describe any plans for developing and improving the course that are being implemented.  (eg increased use of IT or web based reference material,  changes in content as a result of new research in the field)

1 Topics to be Covered

Topic

No of

Weeks

Contacthours

Radiation physics, x-ray machine and x-ray production

Dental x-ray films and intensifying screens.

Image characteristics

2

1

6

3

Processing of x-ray films + Common Errors

1

3

Intra-oral Radiographic Examinations

(Peri-apical and Bite-wing techniques)

Intra-oral occlusal radiography and object localization techniques

1

1

3

3

Projection Geometry

Radiation Biology and Radiation Protection

1

3

Normal Radiographic Anatomy  (Maxilla)

Normal Radiographic anatomy (Mandible)

1

1

3

3

Extra-Oral Radiographic Techniques

1

3

Panoramic Radiography

1

3

Digital Radiography

Interpretation of caries

1

3

Interpretation of Periodontal Diseases

Interpretation of periapical inflammatory   lesions

1

1

3

3

Total

14

42

2 Course components (total contact hours per semester):                         

Lecture:    

                   14

Tutorial:

2

Practical/Fieldwork/Internship:

                28

Other:

3. Additional private study/learning hours expected for students per week. (This should be an average :for the semester not a specific requirement in each week)

                                                             3 Hours         

4. Development of Learning Outcomes in Domains of Learning 

For each of the domains of learning shown below indicate:

·         A brief summary of the knowledge or skill the course is intended to develop;

·         A description of the teaching strategies to be used in the course to develop that knowledge or  skill;

·         The methods of student assessment to be used in the course to evaluate learning outcomes in the domain concerned.

a.  Knowledge 

(i)  Description of the knowledge to be acquired

By the end of the course the student should be able to:

1. Recognise radiation physics and memorise different components of x-ray machine and list properties of x-rays.
2. List different types of radiographic films by size, number and speed (intra-oral and extra-oral films.
3. State the principles upon which all the intra-oral and extra-oral radiographic techniques are based including panoramic and digital radiography
4. Recognise different anatomical landmarks related to various intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs.
5. Recognise major principles of radiation protection (effect of radiation on both the somatic and genetic levels.
6. Define carious lesions, periodontal diseases and periapical infection.

(ii)  Teaching strategies to be used to develop that knowledge

-          Lectures

-          Take home assignment

-          Laboratory work.

(iii)  Methods of assessment of knowledge acquired

-          Quizzes.

-          Multiple choice questions.

-    Short essay questions.

b.  Cognitive Skills

(i)  Cognitive skills to be developed

At the end of the course the student will develop the ability to:

1-      Classify types of radiation and review different parts of x-ray machine.

2-      Manage the processing of x-ray films.

3-      Explain the principles upon which all the intra-oral and extra-oral radiographic techniques are based including panoramic and digital radiography

4-      Examine different anatomy related to various intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs.

5-      Discuss major principles of radiation protection (effect of radiation on both the somatic and genetic levels.

6-      Assess and interpret carious lesions, periodontal diseases and periapical infection.

(ii)  Teaching strategies to be used to develop these cognitive skills

-          Lectures

-          Self assessment.

-          Laboratory radiographic interpretation

-          Case based discussion

(iii)  Methods of assessment of students cognitive skills

-          Practical evaluation.

-          Research work.

-          Multiple choice exams.

c. Interpersonal Skills and Responsibility

(i)  Description of the interpersonal skills and capacity to carry responsibility to be developed

At the end of the course the student should have developed the ability to:

                 - Selected topic presentation

                 - Decision making in differential diagnosis

                 - Case presentation

(ii)  Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills and abilities

-          Group discussion.

-          Workshops.

-          Case study.

(iii)  Methods of assessment of students interpersonal skills and capacity to carry responsibility

                - Examinations (Peer evaluation)

                - Clinical monitoring

                - Critical thinking

d.   Communication, Information Technology and Numerical Skills

(i)  Description of the skills to be developed in this domain.

By the end of this course the student should have developed the skill to:

-          Search the internet.

-          Design a professional presentation.

(ii)  Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills

-          Demonstrative lectures

-          Using simulations.

-          Assignments.

(iii)  Methods of assessment of students numerical and communication skills

-          Oral presentation.

-          Assessment of assignment

e.  Psychomotor Skills (if applicable)

(i)  Description of the psychomotor skills to be developed and the level of performance required

At the end of the course the student have gained psychomotor skills to:

1- Handle the x-ray machine

2- Project different types of radiographs and process it.

3- Interpret normal and pathological lesions and make a differential diagnosis.

(ii)  Teaching strategies to be used to develop these skills

-          Lectures.

-          Laboratory sessions.

-          Simulations

(iii)  Methods of assessment of students psychomotor skills

-          Laboratory monitoring.

-          Practical exams.

5. Schedule of Assessment Tasks for Students During the Semester

Assessment

Assessment task  (eg. essay, test, group project, examination etc.)

Week due

Proportion of Final Assessment

1

Quizzes

2,4,6,10

10

2

Laboratory Evaluation

4,8,10

10

3

1^st assessment

7

15

4

2^nd assessment (Lab Exam)

12

15

5

Performance and attendance

14

10

6

Final Examination

15

40

7

8

Total

100

1. Arrangements  for availability of faculty for individual student consultations and academic advice. (include amount of time faculty are available each week)

3 hours per week and can be arranged according to the student needs

1. Required Text(s)

• White and Pharoah Oral Radiology, Principles and Interpretation.5th edition, 2004.  or 6^th edition ISBN 0-323-02001-1

2. Essential References

3- Recommended Books and Reference Material (Journals, Reports, etc) (Attach List)

 Dentomaxillofacial radiology.

4-.Electronic Materials, Web Sites etc

www.pubmed.com

5- Other learning material such as computer-based programs/CD, professional standards/regulations

Indicate requirements for the course including size of classrooms and laboratories (ie number of seats in classrooms and laboratories, extent of computer access etc.)

1.  Accommodation (Lecture rooms, laboratories, etc.)

                  Lecture rooms and laboratory

2. Computing resources

                     - Internet

                     - Computers

                     - Data show

3. Other resources (specify --eg. If specific laboratory equipment is required, list requirements or attach list)

-          Conventional x-ray machines (Intraoral and panoramic machines)

-          Digital Radiographic systems

-          Viewers

-          Different radiographic images.

1 Strategies for Obtaining Student Feedback on Effectiveness of Teaching

Student evaluation for quality of presentation and faculty

2  Other Strategies for Evaluation of Teaching by the Instructor or by the Department

Collection of ppt and exams at the end of semester by QA member to be evaluated

Pre-arranged QAC faculty evaluation during work

3  Processes for Improvement of Teaching

- Attending Workshops

- CME

4. Processes for Verifying Standards of Student Achievement (eg. check marking by an independent faculty member of a sample of student work, periodic exchange and remarking of a sample of assignments with a faculty member in another institution)

- Comparing lectures with the examinations

- Random rechecking of exams.

5  Describe the  planning arrangements for periodically reviewing course effectiveness and planning for improvement.

- Planned reviews

- Following up students during clinical years to see the effectiveness of the course in preparing them to handle clinical caes