Related Domain Area (common modules):

Medical Emergencies (EAD);

Scientific Research Methodology (Distance Learning);

Drug Therapy (DAT);

Ethics and Dental Legislation (Distance Learning).

Area of ​​Concentration (Dental Radiology and Imaging):

Competency 1 - Mastery of basic principles regarding the nature of radiation, formation and use of X-rays for diagnosis. Educational Objectives;

1 – Understanding the elements necessary for the emergence and formation of radiation:

A) Radiation Physics;

B) Biological effects of radiation: radiobiology;

C) Production, nature and properties of X-rays;

2- Mastering the principles of obtaining radiographic images:

A) X-ray machines;

B) Factors that interfere with the formation of the radiographic image;

C) Radiographic films and chemical processing;

D) Digital receivers and systems;

Competency 2 – Knowledge and mastery of radiographic techniques used in Dentistry. Educational Objectives;

1 – Perform intraoral radiographic techniques:

A) Periapical radiographs using the bisecting angle technique;

B) Periapical radiographs using the paralleling technique;

C) Interproximal radiographs;

D) Occlusal radiographs;

E) Radiographic localization methods;

2 – Perform extraoral radiographic techniques:

A) Panoramic radiograph;

B) Lateral cephalometric radiograph;

C) Cephalometric radiograph in frontal view;

D) Axial radiography (Submento-vertex);

E) Posteroanterior radiograph of the mandible;

F) Towne's posteroanterior radiograph;

G) Posteroanterior radiograph of the paranasal sinuses (Waters view);

3 – Perform auxiliary methods for Orthodontics:

A) Manual and computerized cephalometric analyses;

B) Carp analysis;

C) Obtaining and analyzing models;

E) Facial and intraoral photographs;

F) Scanning and printing;

G) Ultrasound;

4 – To practice dental radiology and imaging based on ethical principles and current legislation.

A) The practice of dental radiology and imaging in light of ethics and law;

B) Dental-legal documents of interest to the radiologist;

C) Code of dental ethics for general practitioners and radiology specialists;

D) Technical responsibility and legislation;

E) The importance of dental radiology and imaging in Civil and Criminal Law;

F) Fundamentals of the professional's relationship with the support team;

G) Current Legislation: RDC 330 and General Data Protection Law (LGPD);

Competency 3 – Interpretation of anatomy, variations from normality, and pathological alterations and conditions in radiographic images. Educational Objectives;

1 – Mastering the principles of image interpretation:

A) Systematic approach to radiographic images;

B) Knowledge of the effects produced by two-dimensional projection;

C) Identification of the presence/absence of alterations;

D) Determining the extent and nature of the pathological conditions;

E) Formulation of diagnostic hypotheses;

F) Knowledge of possible differential diagnoses;

G) Preparation of descriptive reports (radiographic reports);

2. Mastering radiographic anatomy:

A) Dentoalveolar radiographic anatomy (intraoral techniques);

B) Radiographic anatomy of the facial and maxillomandibular skeleton (extraoral techniques);

3 – Mastering the radiographic aspects of dentoalveolar alterations and pathological conditions:

A) Developmental changes in the dental organ;

B) Acquired alterations of the dental organ;

C) Radiographic aspects of dental materials;

D) Periapical lesions;

E) Radiographic aspects of periodontal disease.

4 – Understanding the radiographic aspects of maxillomandibular alterations and pathological conditions:

A) Jaw cysts;

B) Odontogenic and non-odontogenic tumors;

C) Mineralizations in soft tissues;

D) Fractures and foreign bodies;

E) Bone pathology;

F) Pathological changes involving the maxillary sinuses;

Competency 4 – Knowledge of three-dimensional diagnostic imaging methods, advanced examinations, and the role of the dental radiologist in the digital workflow:

Educational Objectives;

1 – To know, manipulate and interpret computed tomography images of the dento-maxillo-facial region;

A) Fan-beam computed tomography and cone-beam computed tomography: principles and technical aspects;

B) Equipment and software for viewing, interpreting, and manipulating computed tomography scans;

C) Sectional anatomy;

D) Application of computed tomography in dental specialties;

E) Interpretation of cone beam computed tomography in dental specialties: preparation of descriptive reports and template creation;

2- To understand the role of the dental radiology and imaging professional in the digital workflow;

A) Digital dentistry;

B) Scanning: intraoral, face and model;

C) 3D printers;

Competency 5 – Teaching and scientific practice focused on Dental Radiology and Imaging: Educational Objectives;

1 – Getting to know the teaching and learning resources:

A) Teaching strategies;

B) Audiovisual and technological resources to facilitate teaching;

C) Clinical and scientific seminars;

2 – To understand the state of the art in Dental Radiology and Imaging:

A) Elaboration, development and management of projects;

B) Critical analysis and discussion of scientific articles;

C) Innovation and development of technical and technological products;

D) Scientific writing;

E) Strategies for publishing results and disseminating knowledge;

Area of ​​Concentration (Stomatology): Fundamental Lesions; Clinical Examination and Complementary Examinations; Demonstration of Surgical Techniques;

Interpretation of hematological laboratory tests;

Ulcerative and vesiculobullous lesions;

Diagnosis and treatment of white and black lesions;

Diagnosis and treatment of fungal, bacterial, and viral infections;

Odontogenic and Non-Odontogenic Cysts;

Odontogenic and Non-Odontogenic Tumors;

Bone pathology and bone changes caused by;

Diagnosis and treatment of pigmented and vascular lesions;

Precancerous lesions and malignant neoplasms;

Diagnosis of changes in the salivary glands;

AIDS and Immunology applied to diagnosis and prognosis in Dentistry;

Oral changes in cancer patients;

Laser therapy;

Syndromes involving the craniofacial region;