34360 - Training in Diagnostic Imaging and Radiotherapy

Learning outcomes

At the end of the internship, the student has successfully attended the service assigned to him and therefore possesses a preparation that allows him to recognize, deal with and solve simple problems relating to radiodiagnostics of the oral district

Course contents

1) The centering devices: choice, assembly and use of the centering device for anterior, posterior and intraoral bite-wing radiographs;
2) Positioning of the Radiograph in the centering device according to the different clinical needs;
3) Execution of the analogue and digital intraoral examination;
4) Manual development of analogue intraoral radiographs in the darkroom;
5) Acquisition and processing of digital intraoral radiographs;
6) Description and simulation of the acquisition process using the Orthopantomograph of the diagnostic images with latero-lateral and antero-posterior angulation;
7) Description and simulation of the acquisition process of the diagnostic images using the dental CT scan: lower and upper arch, paranasal sinuses, facial skull.

Readings/Bibliography

De Florio L. - Ghigi G. Compendio di Radiologia Odontostomatologica. Ed. Idelson-Gnocchi, 2006

Teaching methods

Simulations on mannequin and hands on course.

"In view of the types of activities and teaching methods adopted, the attendance of this training activity requires the performance of all students of modules 1 and 2 in e-learning mode [https://www.unibo.it/it/servizi-e-opportunita/salute-e-assistenza/salute-e-sicurezza/sicurezza-e-salute-nei-luoghi-di-studio-e-tirocinio] and the participation in module 3 of specific training on safety and health in the workplace. Directions on dates and mode of attendance of module 3 can be found in the appropriate section of the course of study website."

Assessment methods

Ongoing checks.

Teaching tools

Digital technology and specialistic radiological instruments

Office hours

See the website of Leonardo Ciocca