Our Small Field-of-View Cone Beam CT (CBCT) course is designed to introduce dentists to the principles of CBCT and its applications in dentistry. This course meets the educational requirements for using small field-of-view dental CT scanners as set out by the RCDSO (Standards of Practice – Dental CT Scanners). Dentists who complete this course and satisfy the assessment portion of this course will receive a certificate of completion.

This course will review radiation physics and biology, radiologic prescription, acquisition of CBCT volumes, image interpretation, and reporting. An emphasis will be placed on the use of CBCT software, interpretation, and reporting of dentoalveolar CBCT (DACT) imaging volumes.

IMPORTANT: Knowledge of basic computer skills is required for this course. Participants should know how to download and install program files, and how to do basic troubleshooting. Participants must have a computer with Windows 10 installed, as it is required to run the image processing software. Access to a stable internet connection is also required.

Course Overview

1. Learning objectives
2. RCDSO standards of practice 
3. Principles of CBCT
   1. Image acquisition and reconstruction
   2. Resolution, contrast, and image quality
   3. Artifacts
4. The imaging workflow
   1. Radiologic prescription (indications/contraindications for CBCT)
   2. Imaging protocols
5. Radiation biology and protection
6. Applications in clinical dentistry 
7. Image interpretation
   1. Anatomy
   2. Radiologic pathoses
8. Regulatory compliance
   1. Facility setup
   2. Permits and user qualifications
   3. Quality assurance program
   4. Referral and pre-scan requirements
   5. Interpretation and reporting requirements
   6. Record retention and inspections
9. Hands-on session
   1. Navigating a CBCT volume
   2. Case interpretations
10. Examination

SCHEDULE

This is a HYBRID course. Some components of this course will be online, and some in-person. Online sessions will be conducted on Zoom.

REGISTRATION

Registration for this course can be done online by clicking on the button at the top of this page.

Fees

Dentist – total course fee:

• $3,395 (if registered by Jan. 5, 2024)
• $3,595 (if registered after Jan. 5, 2024)

Lunch is provided for participants of this course on Saturday.

Cancellations

A 100% refund will be granted for registrations cancelled at least two weeks prior to course start date. A 50% refund will be granted for registrations cancelled at least one week prior to course start date. Refunds will not be granted after one week prior to course start date.

Cancellations can be done by following the link and instructions provided in the registration confirmation email.

Registrations are not transferable.

The University of Toronto reserves the right to cancel events. Registrants will be notified at the earliest possible date in the event of a cancellation. Registration fees for events cancelled by the University will be refunded in full; however, the University will not be liable for any loss, damages or other expenses that such cancellations may cause.

ACCREDITATION

This course is considered a Category 2 course by the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario. Full participation of this course will grant up to 21 CE points. (For more information, please see the RCDSO’s website.)

Sponsorship

We wish to express our gratitude to the following companies for their participation in the sponsorship of this course: Shaw Lab Group.