20756 - Imaging Diagnostics and Radiotherapy

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be equipped to understand the general principles of diagnostic imaging and oncological radiation therapy in dentistry. Specifically, students will be familiar with the various diagnostic imaging methods, especially those using ionizing radiation, and will be familiar with the principles of prosthetics and dosimetry. Students will be familiar with diagnostic workflows in dentistry and will be able to independently perform intraoral x-rays on mannequins and patients.

Course contents

Principles of Dental Imaging.


Types of X-rays and clinical indications.


Indications for the use of two-dimensional and three-dimensional radiography.


Radiographic diagnosis of dental pathologies


Principles of Dental Imaging for Implant-Prosthetic Rehabilitation

Readings/Bibliography

Radiologia Odontoiatrica - Principi ed interpretazione

Sanjay M. Mallya - Ernest W.N. Lam

8 edizione

Antonio Delfino Editore;

Dental cone beam CT: An updated review.Kaasalainen T, Ekholm M, Siiskonen T, Kortesniemi M.Phys Med. 2021 Aug;88:193-217;

Cone beam computed tomography in implant dentistry: a systematic review focusing on guidelines, indications, and radiation dose risks. Bornstein MM, Scarfe WC, Vaughn VM, Jacobs R.Int J Oral Maxillofac Implants. 2014;29 Suppl:55-77;

Optimizing radiation safety in dentistry: Clinical recommendations and regulatory considerations. Benavides E, Krecioch JR, Connolly RT, Allareddy T, Buchanan A, Spelic D, O'Brien KK, Keels MA, Mascarenhas AK, Duong ML, Aerne-Bowe MJ, Ziegler KM, Lipman RD.J Am Dent Assoc. 2024 Apr;155(4).

Teaching methods

 Lectures


Clinical Internship

Assessment methods

Written test and possible integration with an oral exam if deemed appropriate by the teacher

Students with learning disorders and\or temporary or permanent disabilities: please, contact the office responsible (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible so that they can propose acceptable adjustments. The request for adaptation must be submitted in advance (15 days before the exam date) to the lecturer, who will assess the appropriateness of the adjustments, taking into account the teaching objectives.

Teaching tools

Slides provided by the teacher;

Office hours

See the website of Gerardo Pellegrino

See the website of Giuseppe Monaco