Dental Internship Course - Clinical Dental Radiology

Speciality Dentistry - Diagnostic & investigative

Organizer Wael Ali Sayed Abdulsamad

CME/CPD Provider Dental Administration

Scheduled date(s):

From 05 March 2023 To 05 March 2023

From 29 January 2023 To 29 January 2023

From 25 December 2022 To 25 December 2022

From 28 November 2022 To 28 November 2022

From 23 October 2022 To 23 October 2022

Aims And Objectives

Lecture 1: Projection Geometry and Object Localization In this lecture, the purpose behind the techniques will be discussed and how will it affect the radiographic projections. Basic projection geometry will first be discuss followed by object localization techniques and their use in dentistry. Without understanding the process and how a two-dimensional (2D) image represents three dimensional (3D) objects, one will not be able to utilize the radiographic image properly. Lecture 2: Intraoral Techniques and Anatomy To diagnose disease, one must have the basic knowledge of normal anatomy. Prior to recognizing anatomy, the trainees must understand the radiographic projection. This lecture will familiarize the trainees with the basic knowledge of intraoral projections and their purpose(s). It will then be followed by the intraoral radiographic anatomy. This portion of the lecture will display the actual landmark on a radiographic image and its corresponding location on a photographic image of the skull. The goal for the lecture is to have familiarity of the projection and it anatomical content. Lecture 3: Intraoral errors In this lecture, intraoral radiographic projection errors will be discussed. If the brain does not recognize an error in the image, it most likely will thin it is an abnormality. Recognizing errors in images (findings) will guide the trainees towards the reason behind the error and in turn will be able to correct for it; or at least will be to explain to the technician how to fix it. Lecture 4: In the past, dentists and dentistry in general used to rely on full mouth series for comprehensive diagnosis of patients. The current guidelines of almost all oral or dental radiology bodies recommend the use of panoramic radiographic images (aka orthopantomogram) and 4 bitewings (for adults) or 2 bitewings for children with at least one permanent tooth erupted. Therefore, understanding the technique as well as the anatomical landmarks within it is crucial for appropriate diagnosis, treatment and ultimately overall health of our patients. In this lecture, the technique will be explained, and the radiographic anatomy will be demonstrated. The goal is to have the trainees understand the technique and its limitations as well as recognize normal anatomy.

Content Outline

1. Projection Geometry & Object Localization 2. Intraoral Technique & Anatomy 3. Intraoral Errors 4. Panoramic Technique & Anatomy

Target Audience

65 Dental Interns per course