DIASCI 5140 - FUNDAMENTALS OF RADIOLOGY 2

Minimum Credits: 1
Maximum Credits: 1
In this course, students will continue to build on the concepts addressed in the Dental Anatomy, Periodontics and Cariology courses as well as Fundamentals of Radiology 1. This course offers the first-year dental student instruction in the fundamentals of theory and practice that include the following: 1. A working knowledge of the dental radiological technique, safety, and interpretation as they apply to dentistry. 2. Concepts of intra and extra oral radiography, techniques, and anatomy. 3. A pre-clinical laboratory exercise to develop practical skills in dental x-ray procedures. 4. Small group exercises in basic radiographic interpretation of caries and periodontium to serve as the foundation for future radiographic interpretation and patient care. This course includes in-class/virtual lectures, a small group interpretation exercises, and a pre[1]clinical/shadowing exercise on radiology technique. TopHat system may be used in this class. It is the students' responsibility to download, install and register with TopHat using PITT email before start of term. Due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, changes to this syllabus are likely to occur. Any course modifications (such as class schedules, rotation assignments, assignments, examination formats, etc.) will be communicated to students by the course director or the Office of Academic Affairs. Students are expected to check their University email account regularly for updates. For assistance with technical difficulties, please submit an Educational Technology Services help ticket at sdmteaching@pitt.edu. Any student experiencing personal issues should contact the Office of Student Affairs for information on University support services.
Academic Career: Dental Medicine
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: ABCF

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