Cone Beam CT imaging is becoming more widely used in Australian dental practice and understanding of its applications, images and equipment are required for those needing to be licensed. This practical workshop, presented by Dr Sarah Constantine, Associate Professor Janet Fuss , combines self-directed reading, lecture-style presentations, discussions, hands-on exercises and assessment.

Course Aims

• a general appreciation of the varied nature of CBCT machines
• awareness of dosages and other matters of radiation safety
• ability to identify the components of cone beam x-ray equipment
• ability to prepare cone beam x-ray equipment for exposure of the image
• ability to prepare the patient for exposure of the image
• appreciation and understanding of the projection geometry and the technical production of cone beam images
• development of technical proficiency in the production of cone beam images
• ability to identify errors of image production in relation to equipment preparation and exposure parameters, patient preparation, patient management and software processing
• appreciation of the advantages and limitations of the cone beam image
• appreciation of the diagnostic, treatment planning and monitoring uses of cone beam images
• ability to recognise normal cone beam anatomy and to identify soft and hard tissue structures and landmarks
• acquisition of basic interpretive and diagnostic skills in relation to dental cone beam images