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HKUx: CBCT – Impact, Limitations and Possibilities in Dental Medicine

Investigate the implications, constraints, and potential applications of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) in dental medicine.

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CBCT – Impact, Limitations and Possibilities in Dental Medicine

About this course

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The proposed course will cover the principles of use and interpretation of advanced imaging modalities across the major disciplines in dental medicine. It will present and critically discuss current guidelines, limitations, and potential future developments in Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology (DMFR) for CBCT imaging, including issues of correct interpretation and professional reporting. Oral Radiology is a fundamental diagnostic tool for most disciplines in dental medicine. Disciplines such as operative dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, periodontology, oral implantology, and oral surgery use radiographic imaging modalities daily to achieve accurate diagnoses and as a basis for treatment planning, as well as for follow-up and monitoring of outcomes. Hence, the proposed course will be relevant for dental professionals worldwide, providing an opportunity to learn from renowned experts in their respective fields about the daily use of CBCT, its limitations, and potential future applications. Additionally, the course will address and discuss aspects such as radiation dose protection.

At a glance

  • Institution: HKUx
  • Subject: Medicine
  • Level: Introductory
  • Prerequisites:

    No prerequisites

  • Language: English
  • Video Transcript: English

What you'll learn

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Upon completion of the course, you will learn:

  • The potential benefits and limitations of CBCT as an advanced imaging technology for the patient's benefit.
  • The knowledge of the applications, indications, and contraindications of using CBCT in various fields of dentistry.
  • The principles of radiation protection, justifying the practice, and optimizing each individual case.

The learning objectives are as follows:

Module 1 / Week 1 - CBCT in Dento-maxillofacial Radiology (DMFR): Function, Devices and Aspects of Radiation Dose Protection

1.1 – CBCT in a nut shell

  • Briefly explain the basic principles of how to obtain the reconstruction images

1.2 – Radiation dose protection

  • Assess the risks of radiation from CBCT
  • Evaluate the justification for using CBCT
  • Consider optimization of each individual case for the use of CBCT

1.3 – Guidelines for clinical use of CBCT in dentistry

  • Describe the indications and limitations of clinical use of CBCT
  • Understand responsibilities in referring for CBCT examination

Module 2 / Week 2: CBCT Application in Operative Dentistry and Periodontology

2.1 – CBCT indications and limitations in operative dentistry

  • Describe the indications and limitations of CBCT for dental trauma
  • Describe the indications and limitations of CBCT for endodontology

2.2 – CBCT indications and limitations in Periodontology

  • Describe the diagnostic relevance of radiographs for periodontology
  • Describe the indications and limitations of CBCT for peri-implant diseases

Module 3 / Week 3: CBCT Application in Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics

3.1 – Application in pediatric dentistry

  • Evaluate the risks and benefits of CBCT in children and adolescents

3.2 – Application in orthodontics

  • Describe the risks and benefits of CBCT imaging for ectopic impacted canines

Module 4 / Week 4: CBCT Application in Minor Oral Surgery and Implant Dentistry

4.1 – Application in minor oral surgery

  • Describe the importance of CBCT imaging for the surgical removal of impacted wisdom teeth

4.2 – Application in implantology

  • Present cases with implant planning
  • Describe the imaging modalities for implant follow-up
  • Explain the significance of CBCT imaging for implantation in the posterior maxilla
  • Explain the significance of CBCT imaging for implantation in the anterior mandible

Who can take this course?

Unfortunately, learners residing in one or more of the following countries or regions will not be able to register for this course: Iran, Cuba and the Crimea region of Ukraine. While edX has sought licenses from the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) to offer our courses to learners in these countries and regions, the licenses we have received are not broad enough to allow us to offer this course in all locations. edX truly regrets that U.S. sanctions prevent us from offering all of our courses to everyone, no matter where they live.

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