Cone Beam CT Imaging & Principles: Part II Advanced Basic Training

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CT) Imaging & Principles: Part II Advanced Basic Training is organized by University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) and will be held from Feb 08 - 09, 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 12 Continuing Dental Education hours.

Course Description:
The course has been designed to provide a more in-depth review of 3D radiographic anatomy; to provide advanced radiation safety training; to provide an increased understanding of interpretation of pathology as seen in CBCT imaging; to provide hands-on experiences with various CBCT viewing software packages such as SimPlant, InVivo Dental, Carestream, etcetera; to provide a live demonstration of CBCT image acquisition and to review reporting, medicolegal and standards of practice in CBCT imaging.

Course Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the participants should be able to
• Recognize common anatomic landmarks in 3D radiographic images
• Appreciate the risks and benefits of CBCT examinations in relation to standard radiation safety principles
• Recognize abnormalities and incidental findings in CBCT images
• Evaluate and select appropriate CBCT viewing software
• Minimize the presence of CBCT imaging errors and artifacts in order to maximize image quality
• Outline and discuss selection criteria, reporting responsibilities, medicolegal requirements and accepted standards of the use of CBCT imaging

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