Radiation physics
This module covers the areas of atomic physics relevant to radiology.
It is designed to give an understanding of the production and
nature of x-rays and also fundamentals of radioactivity. The
processes by which radiation interacts with various media and
the methods of diagnostic imaging are also covered.
Radiation protection
This module outlines the basic interactions which occur between
ionising radiation and living systems. The methods used for
evaluating both the somatic and genetic hazards are covered
in some detail. The legal and administrative requirements affecting
the use of x-ray equipment in dental practice are covered, as
is the related subject of personnel monitoring.
Statistics
The aim of this module is to give students an understanding
of the basic statistical methods that are used in the analysis
of medical, dental and biological data. It is intended that
at the end of the course, the student will be better able to
evaluate papers which appear in scientific literature, and to
understand the need for a statistical approach in research.
A largely non-mathematical approach will be adopted.
Science
and technology of radiological imaging
This module deals with the science and technology required to
understand x-ray equipment, image receptors and other imaging
modalities.
Radiography
On completion of this module, the student should have had experience
of all those intra-oral and extra-oral radiographic techniques
that are normally undertaken in dental x-ray departments.
Radiographic anatomy I
The aim of this module is to give students a sound knowledge
of the radiographic anatomy of the head and neck.
Radiology and pathology
This module covers the radiology and pathology of the broad
range of conditions encountered in dentistry affecting the teeth,
jaws and facial skeleton.
Diagnostic
interpretation and radiographic anatomy II
The aim of this module is to give a firm grounding in diagnostic
interpretation and interpretative skills, and to reinforce the
knowledge of radiographic anatomy acquired in Year 2.
Report
Students will be required to carry out an approved project relating
to a problem within the broad field of Dental Radiology. The
report on this project must include a survey of the relevant
literature, and should normally be approximately 20,000 words
in length, plus illustrations.
