Courses Offered

Whether you are brand new to the world of CBCT imaging or have been using the technology for years, a solid foundational understanding of CBCT interpretation is crucial for patient evaluation and proper treatment planning. This course will introduce the concepts of image manipulation, interpretation strategies, and radiographic principles to help clinicians better utilize the 3D imaging available to them. Through the discussion, clinicians will develop a systematic and reproducible method to review image volumes that will improve productivity and minimize interpretation time without sacrificing diagnostic accuracy. 

Length: 2 hours

Incidental findings are present in up to 93% of CBCT scans within the dental setting. When unrecognized or undiagnosed, these findings can cause delays in treatment, prompt unnecessary procedures, increase cost for both the patient and the clinician, and may have a significant impact on patient health and treatment outcomes. Clinicians need to be aware of what can appear on their CBCT scans and how to handle it accordingly. This course consists of a pictorial review of common findings within the dentoalveolar region and will examine which findings are relevant to your patients, what they mean to you, and when you should refer to a specialist or physician for further treatment and evaluation.   

Length: 2 hours

In large FOV CBCT scans, there is a significant amount of anatomy to evaluate, a lot of potential pathology to exclude, and many incidental findings to see along the way. Disease processes outside of the region of the jaws may be unfamiliar to clinicians and normal physiological changes may be inadvertently mistaken for pathology. This course provides a radiographic review of maxillofacial anatomy and findings beyond the jaws that may be captured in a large FOV CBCT scan. During the course, we will discuss how to assess structures and evaluate pathology of the cranial vault, cranial base, cervical spine, and paranasal sinuses as well as discuss when to refer our patients out for further treatment.  

Length: 2 hours

Superimposition, artifacts, and distortion has always limited understanding of panoramic anatomy and interpretation. However, with the assistance of CBCT imaging, we can do away with those limitations to better understand the relationship of vital structures, develop more comprehensive search patterns, and appreciate changes that occur due to anatomical variations and pathology. This course will join 2D and 3D imaging to revisit maxillofacial anatomy and pathology and, in addition, will utilize basic panoramic physics and principles to further the clinician's diagnostic accuracy. After attending this course, clinicians will better appreciate the value of panoramic technology and will understand how to use it more effectively in their practices to diagnosis and treat their patients.