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I. COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course provides the student with the basis for interpreting radiographs with less commonly found alterations due to diseases, variations in function or technical factors by bringing him into contact with a large number of current radiographs of patients being seen in the College of Dentistry. The student reviews radiographs with dental or dental hygiene students on a real time basis.

II. SYNOPSIS OF GOALS

The student will construct a base of normal and common variants as well as commonly seen pathological changes, and will be able to use this as a foundation upon which to build his (her) knowledge of less commonly seen variants of normal, pathological changes and technical problems.

III. COURSE OUTLINE

Current radiographs of patients in the College of Dentistry are reviewed with dental and dental hygiene students after they have made their own reports. Questions arising from these are dealt with, under arms length supervision of faculty who provide assistance as required.

IV. METHODOLOGY

The appropriate medical/dental literature will be reviewed as needed.

V. PRE-REQUISITES AND/OR CO-REQUISITES

A. Pre-requisites

Arrangement with and approval of the Course Director.

B. Co-requisites

Enrollment in a graduate or specialty level radiology program of study in dentistry .

VI. BEHAVIORAL OBJECTIVES

The student will be able to

The student will be evaluated on an ongoing basis to determine if (s)he is progressing in his (her) ability to meet the behavioral objectives. In the event that doubt exists, passing a formal oral and/or written examination will be required.