Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in Dental Practice

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For practical exercises, participants are requested to bring a Windows/Microsoft-based laptop to the course.


Date:29. - 30.01.2024
Aim of the course:Providing basic knowledge on practice of implementation of cone beam computed tomography in dental practice.
Target group:Dentists, oro-maxillo-facial surgeons
Topics:Training module provides basic knowledge on practice of implementation of cone beam computed tomography in dental practice.
Study results:Upon completion the studies, trainee shall be familiar with:
• Scientific principles of cone-beam CT Imaging (CBCT)
• Basic principles of radiation dose and risk with CBCT
• Occupational and public protection in CBCT Imaging
• Optimization of exposures in CBCT
• Clinical justification in CBCT Imaging
• Artefacts and QA/QC in CBCT
• Normal anatomy in dental CBCT
• CBCT report interpretation
Comments:Participants are requested to familiarize themselves with the document „Radiation protection in dental radiology“. International Atomic Energy Agency, 2022. Safety reports series, ISSN 1020–6450 ; no. 108 (https://www.iaea.org/publications/14720/radiation-protection-in-dental-radiology).
Learning outcomes:Health and welfare
Course language:in English
Volume:lectures: 20 academic hours
independent studies: 20 academic hours
Credit points (ECTS):1.0
Graduation document:TalTech certificate
Lecturer:Rubens Spin-Neto, Professor, Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Aarhus University
Ruben Pauwels, Associate Professor, Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, Aarhus University
Contact:Sergei Nazarenko, sergei.nazarenko@taltech.ee
Price:350 EUR / participant
Registration start:06.12.2023 00:00
Registration deadline:29.01.2024
Timetable:
U02-409, Tallinna Tehnikaülikool, Ehitajate tee 5
29.01.2024
09:00 - 09:15Introduction and opening
09:15 - 10:15Scientific principles of cone-beam CT imaging
10:15 - 11:45Basic principles of radiation dose and risk with cone-beam CT imaging
11:45 - 12:30BREAK
12:30 - 14:00Optimization of exposures in cone-beam CT 
14:00 - 14:30BREAK
14:30 - 17:00Advanced hands-on (with reporting)
14:30 - 16:00Clinical justification, selection criteria in cone-beam CT imaging
16:00 - 16:30BREAK
16:30 - 17:30Artefacts and QA/QC in CBCT
17:30 - 18:30Q&A
30.01.2024
09:00 - 10:00Normal anatomy in CBCT
10:00 - 10:30CBCT report interpretation
10:30 - 11:30“Targeted” (specific indications and diagnosis) 
11:30 - 12:30BREAK
12:30 - 14:00Basic hands-on (volume navigation) 
14:00 - 14:30BREAK
17:00 - 18:30Q&A and conclusion

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