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: The course requires that each participant have competency in the following computer skills: downloading files, installation and troubleshooting of software installation, mouse "point-and-click" skills. Learners are required to have a PC laptop computer purchased within the last 4 years with 1 functional USB port and at least 4 GB RAM. As well, participants should have a version of Adobe Acrobat Reader on their laptop computer in order to display .pdf files. A wired or wireless mouse is also needed.

Apple computers are not compatible.
 

Course Overview

This course will cover the following:

1. The biological effects of ionizing radiation and radiation dosimetry
2. Patient selection criteria and the radiographic examination
3. Review of normal anatomy in CBCT scans
4. Image interpretation of oral and maxillofacial pathoses including cases
5. Reporting of findings in the image data
6. Medical legal issues and risk management
7. Participants will also gain experience in reviewing scan cases and reporting the findings.

SCHEDULE

Registration from 8:00am daily.

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:

• $3,595

Lunch is provided for participants of this course.

Cancellations

There are no refunds or cancellations within 10 calendar days prior to the course start date. Cancellations can be done by following the link and instructions provided in the registration confirmation email. If you are eligible for a refund, the refund will be processed automatically when you cancel. Please allow for 3-5 business days for the transaction process to be completed.

"No shows" will not be eligible for a refund.  

Course registrations are not transferable.  

Continuing Dental Education at The University of Toronto reserves the right to cancel courses if deemed necessary due to insufficient registrations, instructor cancellation, or other unforeseen circumstances beyond our control. In case of course cancellation, a full refund will be issued. Registrants will be notified at the earliest possible date. We will not be liable for any loss, damages, or other expenses, such as travel and accommodations, 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.