Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
Course DescriptionTwo-dimensional X-Rays have been an integral part of dental diagnosis and treatment planning for over a century but they have limitations. Three-dimensional cone beam computed tomography (sometimes called cone beam volumetric tomography, or CBTC), now allows viewing the anatomy and pathology of the teeth and bone in all three dimensions in thin
slices at any angle, and accurate measurement of the teeth and other structures. CBCT is an excellent tool in dental diagnosis and treatment planning. This course defines CBCT, compares the types of devices available, and discusses which one are best in dental diagnostics. This class lists the advantages and disadvantages of CBCT. It shows how much radiation and patient receives compared to other medical and dental X-Rays, CBCT sometimes prevents subjecting patients to exploratory surgery or endodontic access on hopeless teeth. Like the operating microscope, clinicians who utilize CBCT would not want to practice without it. About Our Speaker
Dr. Marcel Nougeim, DDS MS
Is an Associate Professor, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (OMFR), Department of Comprehensive Dentistry at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Dr. Noujeim received his dental degree and two specialty degrees in oral biology and maxillofacial radiology from the Lebanese University, School of Dentistry in Beirut. He began teaching dental radiology in September 1990 at the Lebanese University, School of Dentistry in Beirut and was appointed as division head from 1999 until 2002. In 2003, he moved to the United States where he finished a Master of Science (MS) degree in Dental Diagnostic Science (OMFR) from UTHSCSA Dental School in 2006. Dr. Noujeim became a Diplomat of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology in 2006. He was appointed to serve as the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology graduate program director at UTHSCSA in 2008. Since he became program director, the pass rate of UTHSCSA oral and maxillofacial radiology residents challenging the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology increased from 33% to 80%. He has 21 years of experience in teaching and practicing oral and maxillofacial radiology. Dr. Noujeim was the recipient of two awards given by the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and the International Association of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology in 2005 recognizing him as being one of the best promising junior faculty/dental radiology educators. |
Course InfoCE Meeting, Breckfast & Lunch Included
Date: Friday, April 19, 2013 Time: 8:00AM-4:30PM Location: Ukiah Valley Conference Center 200 South School Street Ukiah, CA 95482 Cost: $75.00 REDS Members & Staff $130.00 CDA Members from other components $230.00 Non-CDA Dentists Sign Up Online!
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography REDS Members & Staff
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
$
75.00
_Cone-Beam Computed Tomgraphy CDA Members
_Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
$
130.00
_Cone-Beam Computed Tomgraphy Non-CDA Dentists
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
$
230.00
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