Course Outline -
"Successful Implementation and Utilization of Cone Beam 3-D Imaging in Your Practice"

  • Thorough In-depth Anatomy and Pathology Interpretation
  • Experienced Board-certified Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologists
  • Incorporation of Data into Patient Treatment Plans

Continental breakfast and lunch will be served each day to facilitate networking with your peers.

Day 1
Morning Session: 8:00-11:30 a.m.

8:00-8:30 a.m.
Gathering
During this time lecturers and participants get to know each other.

8:30-9:00 a.m.
Radiation Biology
This section will review quantities of radiation in natural and man-made environments to demonstrate the quantity of radiation of cone beam computer tomography emitted relative to other forms of radiation. Also, a short synopsis of the affect radiation has on human tissue (cellular level) as well as how much radiation is required to produce cancer.

9:00-9:30 a.m.
Radiation Physics
This section will review how cone beam computer tomography works compared to other imaging modalities. Diagnostic versus therapeutic radiation as well as transmission versus emission radiography will be defined. Similarly, differences in medical computer tomography and cone beam computer tomography will be discussed as well as imaging modalities that do not use radiation such as magnetic resonance imaging. Finally, an overview of cone beam computer tomography physics will be given in order that the attendant understand how raw data is collected and exported into proprietary and DICOM formats.

9:30-11:30 a.m.
Anatomy and MPR Image Review
This section will use axial, coronal, and sagittal images demonstrating normal anatomy in the oral and maxillofacial complex including the paranasal sinuses.

11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Questions

Lunch: 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Afternoon Session: 1:00-4:30 p.m.

1:00 -4:00 p.m.
Reviewing Of Data
This section will focus on recognizing anatomy that is not normal. Emphasis will be placed on being able to recognize radiographic signs for cysts, benign lesions, and malignant lesions. Emphasis will not be on learning specific pathologic entities but on learning to refer a volume of data for review when appropriate.

4:00-4:30 p.m.
Insurance and Legal Issues
This section will focus on our experience with medical insurance patient reimbursement and the appropriate codes used for reimbursement. Finally, legal issues surrounding cone beam computer tomography will be discussed, how missed pathology can be avoided, and how different states are treating this issue.

4:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Questions

Day 2
Morning Session: 8:00-11:30 a.m.

8:00-8:30 a.m.
Questions and comments from the previous day will be discussed.

8:30-9:00 a.m.
Networking Data-
This section will focus on maximizing networking possibilities for storage and review of data volumes.

9:00-11:30 a.m.
Imaging Sciences iCAT^® Software Review-
In this section the attendant will learn to scroll through a volume of data using the iCAT^® imaging software followed by learning to draw an image layer emphasizing the importance of creating a correct panoramic curve image and correct temporomandibular joint image layers. A discussion of the effect of altering the orientation of axial, coronal, and sagittal views on the panoramic curve will take place.

11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Questions

Lunch: 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Afternoon Session: 1:00-4:30 p.m.

1:00-3:30 p.m.
Third-party DICOM Compliant Software
This section will focus on the use of SimPlant software. Review of the software environment will be explored as well as a demonstration of examples how SimPlant is used in addition to dental implant pre-surgical planning. Finally, the importance of Study (Report) creation will be discussed including Tier 1 (Referral Works Studies) versus Tier 2 (SimPlant Studies).

3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Guest Lecturer
A guest lecturer will illustrate how DICOM data has transformed his practice to a level of predictable dental implant placement and one-on-one communication with restorative dentists.

4:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Questions

*Throughout the two days the attendants will have access to Carolina OMF Imaging to experience the use of the i-CAT^® in an imaging center environment. The attendant will receive a notebook with an overview of the information conveyed over the two days.


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