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COURSE SCHEDULE – DAY ONE
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| MORNING: |
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| 8:00 - 8:30 am |
Gathering
During this time lecturers and participants get to know each other. |
| 8:30 - 9:00 am |
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). Including stochastic and nonstochastic effects. |
| 9:00 - 9:30 am |
Radiation Physics
This section will review the physics of cone beam computed tomography compared to other imaging modalities. 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. |
| 9:30 - 11:30 am |
Anatomy and MPR Image Review
This section will illustrate normal anatomy in axial, coronal, and sagittal images within the oral and maxillofacial complex including the paranasal sinuses. |
| 11:30 am - 12:00 pm |
Questions |
| 12:00 - 1:00 pm |
LUNCH |
| 1:00 - 4:00 pm |
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. In addition, emphasis on image quality and reasons for image degradation will be discussed as well as how data should be manipulated to obtain desired measurements. Finally, importance of creating a sound foundation using CBCT data will be reviewed. |
| 4:00 - 4:30 pm |
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 - 5:00 pm |
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COURSE SCHEDULE – DAY TWO
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| 8:00 - 8:30 am |
Questions and comments from the previous day will be discussed. |
| 8:30 - 9:00 am |
Networking Data
This section will focus on maximizing networking possibilities for storage and review of data volumes. |
| 9:00 - 11:30 am |
i-CATVision™ and 3DVR Software Review
In this section the attendant will learn to scroll through a volume of data using the i-CATVision™ 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 am -12:00 pm |
Questions |
| 12:00 - 1:00 pm |
LUNCH |
| 1:00 - 3:30 pm |
Third-party DICOM Compliant Software
In this section we will review third-party softwares. Review of the software environment will be explored as well as a demonstration of examples how SimPlant and other software’s are used in addition to dental implant presurgical planning. Finally, the importance of Study (Report) creation
will be discussed including Tier 1 (Referral Works Studies) versus Tier 2 (SimPlant Studies, etc.). |
| 3:30 - 4:30 pm |
*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. (*More than one guest lecturer may occur and times may vary depending on their availability.) |
| 4:30 - 5:00 pm |
Questions |
