Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	Dental Radiography
School	Institute of Clinical Sciences
Department	Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Module Code	02 26328
Module Lead	Miss Susan Porter
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	Restricted to students enrolled on BSc Dental Hygiene and Therapy
Contact Hours	Lecture-36 hours Tutorial-26 hours Guided independent study-38 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	The radiography module instructs the students in dental radiography and the fundamental ways it links to the study of dental hygiene/therapy. The module consists of lectures and tutorials and gives the student the theoretical and practical experience in the prescribing, taking, processing and interpretation of intra and extra oral radiographs. In addition the theoretical component covers the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000 and all associated clinical governance issues. On completion of this module the student is competent to prescribe radiographs and take, process and interpret various film views used in General Dental Practice (Scope of Practice, GDC 2013).
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate competency in taking and processing intra-oral radiographs and orthopantomograms and assessment of image quality of intra-oral radiographs and orthopantomograms and have an understanding of diagnostic imaging systems used in oral health care. Identify the normal anatomical features shown on radiographs and identify the appearance of common oral pathologies on radiographs and demonstrate understanding of the principles underpinning dental radiographic techniques. Demonstrate understanding of the hazards associated with the use of ionising radiation and the importance of radiation protection and dose reduction and demonstrate understanding of quality control methods and quality assurance processes required in the safe practice of radiography. Demonstrate the ability to make personal judgement as the "clinical practitioner" to undertake the most effective method of imaging technique in order to achieve the required outcome for the treatment of the patient.
Assessment	26328-01 : Written Examinations : Exam (School Arranged) - Mixed (100%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 1 open workbook to be completed by May Term 6 Pass mark 50% 1 x 2 hour written paper in Term 6 Year 2 Pass mark of 50%. Each part must be passed independently Reassessment: 1 open workbook to be resubmitted in supplementary period Pass mark 50% Pass mark capped at 50% 1 x 2 hour written paper in Term 6 Year 2 Pass mark of 50%.
Other	None
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