MDOH 6920 - Radiology Interpretation

This course provides an overview of dental radiology principles and techniques as they affect radiographic diagnostic outcomes. Topics include x-ray production, radiation biology, selected advanced imaging technologies: cone beam CT, conventional extraoral imaging, classification of facial and dental fractures MRI, SPECT and PET. This course will emphasize radiographic interpretation skill development, identification of anatomical structures and classification of facial fractures. The student will develop interpretative skills through active participation in a series of challenging interpretative sessions and be able to describe the radiographic characteristics associated with various types of pathology observable within the facial skeleton.