[Interpretation studies of intraoral roentgenograms by stomatology students]

Seven copies of intra-oral radiographs with typical informations were presented to 603 students for interpretation; of these, 547 were dental students of various years of study, and 56 (reference group) were medical students. It was found that the correct interpretation of radiographs depends upon the student's educational level as well as upon the degree of difficulty. From the results obtained, the authors draw conclusions as to the education of dental students in radiology, emphasis being on seminars in the interpretation of radiographs.