CBCT Techniques, Applications, and Interpretation
An Interactive Workshop

Description

CBCT has transformed the practice of dentistry. This workshop will address recent advances in CBCT imaging and how to incorporate these into the dental practice for optimal patient care. The technology as well as the practical uses of CBCT for improving diagnosis and treatment planning in various fields of dentistry will also be discussed. Participants will be able to get a better understanding of CBCT anatomy and anatomical variations. Image interpretation, writing CBCT reports, as well as medical legal issues will also be addressed. Participants will gain hands-on experience using CBCT software while being guided through proper CBCT interpretation using clinical cases.  A case-based approach will be used to methodically review radiographic findings. The presentation will include 3-D illustrated case presentations, discussions, and interactive CBCT interpretations.

Participants may bring up to two anonymized cases each for discussion, following informed consent from the patient. This will be the participants’ responsibility.
Following self-interpretation, over-reads will be done by radiologists as a team-effort.

Objectives

At conclusion, the attendees will:

• Understand the basic principles and indications and dosimetry of CBCT imaging
• Identify normal anatomical structures and incidental findings
• Be familiar with current recommendations regarding CBCT selection criteria
• Recognize applications of CBCT for implants, impacted teeth, TMD and lesions in the jaws, orthodontics and endodontics.
• Understand the role of CBCT in airway analysis
• Understand the medico-legal implications of CBCT imaging

Course Schedule

Day 1: Live interactive presentations on the technique, anatomy and applications of CBCT. Participants are expected to bring their laptop.

Day 2 (Half Day): Hands-on experience on implant treatment planning, evaluating impacted teeth, fractured teeth, internal/external resorption, airway analysis and jaw lesions. Discussion cases will be reviewed. Self-interpretation with over-reads will be done by radiologists.

Director

Department:

DN-RADIOLOGY

Anita Gohel BDS, PhD

Chair & Clinical Professor, Oral & Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences; Program Director, Advanced Education in Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology

Full Profile

Dr. Anita Gohel “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.”

Registration Information

The Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences successfully achieved accreditation for their CT units from the International Accreditation Commission. The College of Dentistry is the first dental school in the nation to achieve this goal.