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Focused Field Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Endodontic Practice
Martin D. Levin, DMD
Diplomate, American Board of Endodontics
Barry Pass, DDS, PhD
Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
Course Dates:
4T Friday and Saturday, June 15 and 16, 2012
4U Friday and Saturday, July 13 and 14, 2012
Introduction
Endodontic therapy depends on diagnostic radiographs and image-guided treatment. Periapical and panoramic radiography have been augmented by the recent introduction of high-resolution CBCT, allowing three-dimensional assessment of odontogenic and non-odontogenic lesions, canal morphology, root and alveolar fractures, resorptive lesions and anatomy prior to surgery. This lecture will highlight the advantages of CBCT imaging in light of recent research demonstrating a significant increase in lesion visualization when compared to periapical radiographs.
Educational objectives:
- Describe focused field high-resolution CBCT imaging and how it differs from standard dental CBCTs and medical CTs.
- Understand how volumetric analysis improves detection of endodontic and non-endodontic pathosis.
- Learn how to select cases for focused field CBCT examination.
Please join us for this two day course highlighting the advantages of CBCT imaging in light of recent research demonstrating a significant increase in lesion visualization when compared to periapical radiographs. Image interpretation, understanding artifacts, post treatment evaluation and implant site assessment will also be discussed.
Featuring the Kodak 9000 3D, we will explore the benefits of adding CBCT to an endodontic office setting, including, training, implementation, consent process, radiologist over-reads, and marketing.
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In cooperation with Carestream Dental, LLC, EndoNet Consulting, LLC will provide 12.5 hours of AGD PACE continuing education credits for this course.
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Approved PACE Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or AGD endorsement_____________________________________________________________
Course Contents
Established and new practices can benefit. Position yourself for the future with this highly practical and motivating seminar.
CBCT
What is CBCT and How Does it Work?
- Principles of CBCT
- Comparison of panoramic, CBCT and medical CT imaging
- Advantages of focused field CBCT
- Dosimetry of CBCT
- Orthogonal planes
- Field of view (FOV)
- Resolution, windowing, levels
- Review of maxillary sinus anatomy and pathology
Evidence-Based Endodontic Applications
- Clinical decision making
- Diagnosis and treatment planning
- Acute and chronic periradicular abscesses
- Revision therapy
- Root fracture
- Resorptive lesions (internal, external and cervical)
- Intra-operative uses
- Occult findings
Interpretation of CBCT Volumes
- How a radiologist analyzes a volume
- Understanding medical history and chief complaint: CBCT
- Assessment of artifacts
- Reporting your findings
- How and when to have a volume over-read by a radiologist
Referrals and Consent Process
- Understand the elements of the written referral process and disclaimer
- Patient "Record of Discussion and Consent Form" and "Record of Discussion and Informed Refusal."
Marketing Strategies
- Cost effective tools for practice building using CBCT: lunches, lunch groups, office receptions, newsletters, broadcast emails, educational meetings for referring doctors, study club meetings and the Internet.
- New concepts for promoting your practice, including: publicity, public relations and branding.
- Creating a Web site that communicates your vision of creating a patient-centered experience.
- Patient education materials
Office Design
- A tour of our office with a review of office construction details, materials, design concepts and installation of the Kodak 9000 3D. This part of the seminar is a must if you are considering remodeling or constructing a new office.
