243 DDS
Course Title: Physics of Diagnostic Radiology and Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.
Course No & Code: 243 DDS.
Credit Hours: 4 ( 1 hour lecture, 3 hours practical).
Level: Second year undergraduate level.
Description: This course is an introduction to dental radiology as a branch of dentistry for diagnostic treatment planning and follow-up of therapy. It is a one-year comprehensive course dealing with the correct procedures for production of different types of radiographs and examining the hidden parts of teeth and their supporting structures. The course consists of a series of weekly lectures and practical sessions extending over a period of two semesters.
Required Textbook: Oral Radiology principles and Interpretation, 6th edition (2009) By: White and Pharoah.