Maximizing Important Information Seen in Panoramic Radiographs
Course Description
The panoramic imaging physics, indications, basics principles of interpretation, panoramic anatomy, technique errors and their correction will be discussed. Development of a differential diagnosis and the rationale for need of additional imaging or referral will also be included. Several cases will be discussed in an interactive session to introduce a critical thinking component with examples of pathoses observed in daily radiographic practice.
Course Objectives
This course will enable participants to understand the following:
- Principles of panoramic image formation
- Basic interpretation of panoramic radiographs
- Recognition of important anatomic landmarks
- How to distinguish normal from abnormal
- Normal anatomic variants
- Technique errors and artifacts
- Radiographic features of different lesions
- Development of a differential diagnosis
- Rationale for requirement of additional/advanced imaging
Faculty
- Deeba Kashtwari, BDS, MS
- “I declare that neither I nor any member of my family has a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program greater than $999, nor do I have a financial interest greater than $1,000 in any commercial product(s) I will discuss in the presentation.”
Continuing Education Units
6 Contact hours
AGD# 730
Location
Gainesville, FL
Registration
- Dentist Fee: $299 (Early Bird) / $349 (Regular Fee)
- RDH (attending with DN) fee: $199 (Early Bird) / $249 (Regular Fee)
- Networking Lunch included
- 9am-4pm
| Dates | Location | Course # | AGD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2019 | Gainesville, FL | 200255.01 | 730 | |
| February 29, 2020 | Gainesville, FL | 200255.02 | 730 | |
| August 8, 2020 | Gainesville, FL | 210043.01 | 730 |
***NOTE: New cancellation policy effective January 1, 2019