Cone Beam CT Imaging & Principles: Part I Basic Training

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging & Principles: Part I Basic Training is organized by University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) and will be held on Feb 07, 2019 at University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America.

The target audience for this medical event is the Entire Dental Team. This CME Conference has been approved for a maximum of 8 Continuing Dental Education hours.

Course Description:
There are now more than 5,000 dental cone beam CT (CBCT) machines in operation in the U.S. This cutting-edge imaging technology will forever change the dental profession. Don’t be left behind. This course provides a detailed introduction to the cone beam CT. Learn how to efficiently use the machine in everyday practice. This course is ideal for dental professionals who are considering purchasing a cone beam CT unit, users who need to “get up to speed” on how to use their new machine and even seasoned users who never received formal training

Course Objectives:
• Describe the basic functions of a CBCT machine, including how images are generated
• Evaluate the risks and benefits of CBCT examinations
• Outline and discuss the ethical responsibilities of the dentist/owner of a CBCT machine
• Discuss recent literature and opinions regarding CBCT selection criteria
• Recognize common abnormalities and incidental findings in CBCT images

Additional details will be posted as soon as they are available.