Knowledge and ability to understand: at the end of the course, the student should demonstrate knowledge and ability to understand the technical principles of the various imaging modalities and the clinical indications for their use in the study of pathologies of the odontostomatological and maxillofacial district, as well as knowledge and understanding of the imaging aspects of the various pathologies of the dental field. Applied knowledge and understanding: at the end of the course, the student should be able to indicate the correct imaging algorithm for various pathologies of the odontostomatological and maxillofacial district. Autonomy of judgment: at the end of the course, the student will be expected to demonstrate that he/she has not only acquired knowledge and concepts, but also to be able to make appropriate judgments. Communication skills: at the end of the course, the student should be able to express and argue appropriately through the specific terminology acquired from the lectures delivered, the material lecture and/or reference text. Learning skills: upon completion of the course, the student should demonstrate the ability to apply the minimum knowledge, skills and competencies described in this Syllabus.

Knowledge of normal human anatomy. Knowledge of radiation physics principles

Introduction to diagnostic imaging. Diagnostic imaging techniques and methods (radiographs, endoral radiograms, orthopantomography, ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging). Contrast media. Notions of radiological anatomy of the skull and facial massif. Indications and contribution of the various imaging techniques and methods in the various pathologies of the odontostomatologic and maxillofacial district.

Materials used for lectures will be provided in .pdf format and will serve as a support and study guide. Reference texts: White-Pharoah.Radiologia odontoiatrica. Principi ed interpretazione. Delfino Ed, 2021

Introduction to diagnostic imaging • Diagnostic imaging: principles and development of radiological techniques and methods • Ionizing radiations • X-ray tube. Radiological image formation • Fundamental and special radiological techniques • Radioscopy (image intensifier) • Radiography • X-ray image geometry - radiographic projections • Orthopantomography • Computerized tomography • Magnetic resonance • Digital radiology • X-ray anatomy of the skull and facial mass • Diagnostics for caries images • Diagnostic imaging of acute and chronic inflammatory diseases • Diagnostic imaging of odontogenic and non-odontogenic cysts • Diagnostic imaging of benign tumors • Diagnostic imaging of malignant tumors • Diagnostic imaging of fibro-osseous lesions • Diagnostic imaging of traumas • Image diagnostics of the temporomandibular joint • Computerized tomography in dentistry

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Oral examination: open-ended test questions on the entire program aimed at assessing the student's knowledge and reasoning ability. The evaluation grid adopted is as follows: -Excellent (30 -30 cum laude): excellent knowledge of the topics, expressed with appropriateness of specific language. The student is able to apply theoretical knowledge to concrete cases and in particular knows the indications, contribution and limitations of the radiological techniques covered during the course in the context of the pathologies of interest. -Very good (27 -29): good knowledge of the topics, expressed with appropriateness of specific language. The student is able to apply theoretical knowledge to concrete cases and in particular knows the indications, contribution and limitations of the radiological techniques covered during the course in the context of the pathologies of interest. -Good (24-26): fair knowledge of topics, expressed with fair appropriateness of specific language. The student is able to apply theoretical knowledge in some concrete cases and in particular knows the main indications, contribution and main limitations of the radiological techniques treated during the course in the context of the pathologies of interest. -Sufficient (18-23): The student/ess does not show full knowledge of the topics covered of which she/he knows some fundamental aspects, satisfactory appropriateness of language, sufficient knowledge of the indications and contribution of the radiological techniques covered. -Insufficient (<18): The student/ess does not possess sufficient knowledge of the content of the program covered.

This teaching explores topics closely related to one or more of the goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development