To Scan or no to Scan, Is that Still the Questions?
CE: 1.25 | This is a two-part presentation.
NS-14 - The Role of CBCT in Endodontics – What Does Available Evidence Say and When to Order
Course Description:
Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is the newest, widely-adopted imaging modality available to the practicing endodontist. This discussion will review what available evidence says about the role of CBCT in endodontic case diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment outcomes, and practitioner confidence. We will also discuss the thought process and rational for ordering a CBCT scan and place into context the relevant risks of using ionizing radiation in the endodontics clinic.
At the conclusion, participants should be able to:
- Review what available evidence says about the role of CBCT in endodontics
- Explain the thought process and rationale for when to order at CBCT scan
- Place into context the relevant risks associated with use of ionizing radiation in an endodontics clinic
NS-3 - Overview of Medicolegal Aspects of Dental Radiology
Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) has afforded the practicing endodontist a new realm of 3D diagnostic imaging with many clinical advantages, however; standing medicolegal principles of ordering any diagnostic test still apply. This discussion will review general principles of medicolegal aspects of dentistry including a presentation of the general thought process and rationale for ordering any radiographic examination in dentistry, a review of the general medicolegal duties of members of the dental team with respect to the standard of care in radiology, and discussion of image/scan reviewing and reporting responsibilities.
At the conclusion, participants should be able to:
- Describe the general thought process and rationale for ordering any radiographic examination in dentistry, including CBCT
- Review some general medicolegal duties of members of the dental team with respect to standard of care in radiology
- Discuss reviewing and reporting responsibilities
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Bruno Azevedo, D.D.S., M.S.
Dr. Bruno Azevedo – aka- The Cone Beam Guy is an Oral Maxillofacial Radiologists with extensive experience in 3D imaging technologies in Dentistry. He attended the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio, where he received both a certificate in Oral Maxillofacial Radiology and a Masters in Dental Diagnostic Sciences. Dr. Azevedo is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and is one of the most active speakers in North America regarding dental 3D imaging technologies. He was a founding faculty of Western University College of Dental Medicine and served as the Oral Radiology Department Director for six years at the University of Louisville. Dr. Azevedo currently works in private practice Oral Maxillofacial Radiology and provides consulting services regarding dental imaging and 3D printing.
Speaker Disclosure
In accordance with this policy, I declare I have a past or present proprietary or relevant financial relationship or receive gifts in kind (including soft intangible remuneration), consulting position or affiliation, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, as indicated: Cone Beam Guy (Individual(s) Involved: Self): Consultant, Stockholder/Ownership Interest (excluding diversified mutual funds); J.Morita USA (Individual(s) Involved: Self): Consultant
Laurence Gaalaas, D.D.S., M.S.
Dr. Gaalaas received his dental degree from the University of Minnesota and completed specialty training and a Master of Science degree in oral and maxillofacial radiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As a researcher and inventor, his expertise includes clinical applications of cone beam computed tomography, caries detection and diagnosis, and development of novel imaging techniques specific to dentistry such as low dose 3D intraoral radiography and dental MRI. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, a member of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, and has ongoing teaching responsibilities plus an active radiology practice through the University of Minnesota and RAYUS Radiology.
Speaker Disclosure
I declare that I have no proprietary, financial, or other personal interest of any nature or kind in any product, service, course, and/or company, or in any firm beneficially associated therewith, that will be discussed or considered during the proposed presentation.
