Cone Beam CT and Radiographic Techniques in Dentistry

Course Description

This course will enable the dental practitioner to understand the basic concepts of advanced imaging as applied to dentistry. The indications for use of advanced imaging will be discussed. Cutting edge research and clinical radiographic tools will be included. Currently available advanced imaging units will be introduced. Image capture and processing will be discussed.

Applications in the field of implant dentistry, orthodontics, oral surgery etc. will be discussed. Interesting cases will be introduced for discussion in an interactive session. Discussion of indications for referring patients for CT, basics of interpretation, need for other procedures, legal aspects of reading CTs, etc. will be included.

A demonstration session will be offered following the lecture session. Participants will have an opportunity to observe 3D image acquisition and image reconstruction and processing.

Course Objectives

Introduction to advanced imaging, terminology, applications
Discuss advantages and disadvantages of 3D imaging
Compare and contrast different systems, including image capture technology
Demo session

Who Should Attend

Dental practitioners and support staff who are/will be engaged in advanced image acquisition or prescription.

Faculty

M. K. Nair: B.D.S., D.M.D., M.S., Dipl.ABOMR, LIC Odont. (Sweden), Ph.D., Assoc. Prof., Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, UFCD

Continuing Education Units

7 contact hours. (Participation)

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Registration
Fees
Breakfast is included 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Team Discount Available
Regular Fee
Dentists	$375
Auxiliaries	$195
Early Bird Fee (Up to 1 month before course date)
Dentists	$345
Auxiliaries	$165
Dates	Location	Course #
Oct. 10, 2009 (Saturday)	Gainesville	090226
Feb. 6, 2010 (Saturday)	Gainesville	100255