Intro to CBCT Interpretation, Part 2: Skull and Neck

Intro to CBCT Interpretation, Part 2: Skull and Neck is organized by Dentaltown, L.L.C.

Released: 03/06/2019
Expiration Date: 06/30/2025

Overview:
This course is Part 2 of Dr. Mecham's popular and outstanding introduction of CBCT Interpretation. Important concepts and suggestions for interpretation are reviewed. Many common findings and anatomical variations in the skull and neck are demonstrated. Several CBCT Cases are shown with interesting findings discussed. Skull base and neck anatomical structures are reviewed. Slides demonstrating various common findings, including anatomical variants and pathology in the skull and neck are shown and discussed. Topics include physiologic calcifications and ossifications, arterial calcifications, hypodensities, and signs of osteoarthritis. How to identify when a referral is needed for skull and neck findings is also discussed.

Educational Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to achieve the following:
• Understand and practice good rules of thumb for interpreting CBCT volumes.
• Identify normal anatomy, anatomical variants, and most common findings in the skull.
• Identify normal anatomy, anatomical variants, and most common findings in the neck.
• Identify arterial calcifications and osteoarthritic changes in the skull and neck.
• Recognize when a CBCT finding within the head or neck is abnormal and requires a referral for further evaluation

Note: The fee to view this course is $36. This cost includes the fee to take the exam and claim your CE credits.

1.8 CE Credits