Diagnostic Imaging

Diagnostic Imaging

„Diagnostic Imaging“ is taught in the following semesters: VI and VII.

Assessment form: Participation in exercises, case discussions, test and exam results.
Teaching methods: Lectures, practical exercises, discussions, case studies, presentations.

ANNOTATION: 
The course of “Diagnostic Imaging” is connected with the education in basic principles and indications for different imaging methods (intraoral, panoramic, CBCT etc.) used for examining the dental and cranio-facial structures. The course acquires knowledge about normal anatomy, pathology of the teeth and jaws and different diseases in maxillo-facial region. 
It includes also parts related to diagnostic imaging of the other parts of the human body and radiation physics and radiation protection.

AIMS:
Acquiring theoretical and practical knowledge for diagnostic of different diseases using the imaging methods: how to choose the appropriate imaging method and projection according to the diagnosis; how to interpret images and how to achieve the diagnosis and differential diagnosis.

TASKS:
To acquire knowledge about different X ray methods and their use for diagnostic of different diseases; diagnosis, differential diagnosis and basics of radiation protection.