CBCT levels 1 and 2 for dentists

This is the level 1 and 2 course for dentists who want to interpret and report images.

Aims and objectives:

• The fundamentals of 3D imaging. What CBCT is and how it works
• Risks and doses associated with CBCT imaging and how this compares to 2D imaging
• Regulations relating to CBCT imaging
• The selection criteria and relevant guidelines for CBCT imaging
• Common imaging artefacts and discuss factors that affect image quality
• Introduction to image manipulation and identification of any anatomical landmarks
• To provide training to be able to justify a CBCT examination
• To provide training on the interpretation and reporting of CBCT images of the dentoalveolar region

Learning outcomes:

By the end of this course, the learner will have

• Identified the fundamentals of 3D imaging. What CBCT is and how it works
• List Risks and doses associated with CBCT imaging and how this compares to 2D imaging
• Identify the regulations relating to CBCT imaging
• State the selection criteria and relevant guidelines for CBCT imaging
• Underline the common imaging artefacts and discuss factors that affect image quality
• Gain an Introduction to image manipulation and identification of any anatomical landmarks
• Be able to justify a CBCT examination
• Be able to interpret and report on CBCT images