Divisions

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

The Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Service offers a variety of radiographic and consultative services to practitioners. Dictated reports including findings, diagnostic impressions, and pertinent comments are returned to the referring practitioner for all procedures performed and for films submitted for review. Procedures available include:

Routine plain film radiography of the teeth and facial bones.
Temporomandibular joint imaging, including arthrography, CT and MRI.
Paranasal sinus evaluation.
Static and dynamic sialography.
Presurgical dental implant evaluations using conventional tomography or CT.
Digital imaging for dental offices.
Caries diagnosis, and monitoring of disease activity.

Also available are magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography, including three-dimensional reconstructions of temporomandibular joints, odontogenic or non-odontogenic pathoses, traumatic and developmental craniofacial abnormalities. On a consultative basis, evaluations of office radiographic quality assurance programs (technique, darkroom processing, etc.) and radiation hygiene practices can be performed.

New CT Scanner

Dr. Nair was awarded a state-of-the-art, high resolution Cone Beam Volumetric CT scanner in the form of an equipment grant from Carestream Dental (Kodak) in support of his research activities. This limited field-of-view CT scanner is capable of producing the highest resolution 3D images among all currently available CT scanners. The unit will greatly enhance the clinical imaging capabilities of the newly established Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Diagnostic Sciences at the College. Currently, several clinical research projects are in progress in the department. Significant advantages of this unit include limited area CT scans, lower radiation dose, and ultra-fast image formation (in seconds).