Cone Beam CT (CBCT) Certification Program

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The CBCT course is available online via our eClass, and is in a self-paced, self-study format (no in-person attendance required). Following completion of the online eClass, this course culminates with a live, synchronous online session for participant Case Presentations (dates and times TBA closer to the session). 

Sessions for this course will commence every January, April, July, and October. Registered participants will be provided access via email to the course eClass in the first week of that session's month.  Participants will have a maximum of 3 months within which to complete this entire course, including all the components of the eClass, the final exam, and the live Case Presentation session.

 

To register your staff to attend the CBCT for RDA / RDH online program, please visit: https://marketplace.ualberta.ca/products/cone-beam-ct-for-rda-rdh

Course Outline

With the introduction of Cone Beam CT (CBCT) in dentistry is the responsibility for adequate training and education on its utilization to both maximize its diagnostic and therapeutic potential while considering the risk-benefit of ionizing radiation to patients. This course is aimed at preparing attendees for CBCT utilization and/or ownership. It will provide fundamentals of diagnostic imaging as well as clinical guidelines. A workshop component allows dentists to obtain “hands-on” training with the software and become competent in common applications such as measurement of bone height and width for implant planning, examination of the temporomandibular joints, and visualization of impacted teeth. The course culminates with a multiple-choice examination.

  1. FUNDAMENTALS OF IMAGING, RADIATION DOSIMETRY, CLINICAL GUIDELINE

Topics include radiologic physics, the interaction of x-rays and biological matter, evolution of dental imaging, measures of specificity and sensitivity, radiation dosimetry, risk-benefit, fundamentals of CBCT, differences between devices, device settings, operational parameters, software for visualization, craniofacial anatomy, clinical applications and strategies for imaging and radiologic interpretation and reporting.

  1. WORKSHOP INVOLVING IMAGE ACQUISITION AND INTERPRETATION

Selected cases, such as implant planning, temporomandibular joint examination, airway analysis, and impacted teeth will be provided to demonstrate the application of the above fundamentals with an emphasis on visualization strategies and radiologic interpretation. Course attendees will be provided sample cases to demonstrate their understanding and proficiency. The image results and radiologic interpretation will be graded to document competency. Participants will be required to carry a fully charged laptop.

  1. EXAMINATION

Following the course and workshop, a multiple-choice examination is administered. A score of 80% or higher will be needed to satisfactorily complete the certification.

  1. EDUCATIONAL GOALS

At the conclusion of this course, attendees will: Understand the fundamentals of cone-beam CT technology, principles of operation, the need for multi-dimensional imaging and comparisons to conventional imaging devices; Understand the effect of ionizing radiation on biological matter, radiation dosimetry, radiation hygiene, and strategies to reduce effective absorbed dose to the patient; Become familiar with radiographic craniofacial anatomy and variations; Understand clinical indications for CBCT and be able to prescribe appropriate operational parameters for imaging; Be able to utilize computer software to visualize CBCT images and select appropriate methods of visualization; Be able to provide a basic interpretation and report of CBCT images; Be prepared for installation.

ONTARIO PARTICIPANTS: This course is designed to meet the educational requirements of the RCDSO Standard of Practice - Dental CT Scanners for Ontario dentists who wish to prescribe dentoalveolar (small field-of-view) CT scans.

FACULTY:

JAMES MAH, DDS, MSc, DMSc

SHAWNEEN GONZALEZ, DDS, MS, Diplomate ABOMR

24 CE Points

Refund Policy

No refunds will be issued within 48 hours before the starting date of the course.  If a refund is requested it is subject to a cancellation fee, which is 20% of the course cost ($299).  Notice of withdrawal/cancellation of your registration must be provided in an email for a refund to be processed.  Refunds will not be issued once registration is confirmed and course material, if any, has been emailed out, or after the start date of the course.  Dates are subject to change and are based on enrollment numbers.