Florida Dental Convention

FDC2023 Session Directory

Let’s Get Three-dimensional: An Overview of Cone Beam Computed Tomography

Course Code: C10
Speaker: Dr. Edwin Parks, DMD, MS
CE Hours: 3.00
Start: Thursday, June 29, 2023, 9:00 AM
End: Thursday, June 29, 2023, 12:00 PM
Track: ASSISTING, RADIOGRAPHY
Audience: Dentists, Assistants, Hygienists, Dental Student

REGISTRATION CATEGORY	EARLY 4/14	REGULAR	ONSITE 6/16
DENTIST - FDA/ADA MEMBER	$69	$79	$89
NON-MEMBER DENTIST	$79	$89	$99
TEAM MEMBER	$49	$59	$69
DENTAL STUDENT	$0	$0	$0

Description:

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is a new imaging modality that is rapidly gaining acceptance in the dental community. As with any new technology, there are misconceptions about the utility of CBCT. The purpose of this lecture is to describe the operation, indications and limitations of CBCT. Evaluation of available products will also be discussed.

Learning objectives:

Participants will be able to:

describe the common components and operation of CBCT.
discuss the indications for the use of CBCT.
review basic image processing and third party software.
review the three-dimensional normal anatomy of the neck and jaws.
evaluate case studies that illustrate the uses of CBCT.
use a systematic approach to evaluate available CBCT units.

Speaker: Dr. Edwin Parks, DMD, MS

About the speaker: Dental degree, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry; master’s degree in dental diagnostic sciences, Indiana University School of Dentistry (IUSD); diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and American Board of Oral Medicine; director of dental radiology and professor of dental diagnostic sciences, IUSD.

Disclosure: Neither I nor members of my immediate family have any financial relationships with commercial entities that may be relevant to this presentation.

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