Course No: RA04-12 CDE Credits (Total for 3 days): 25
Small Field-of-View Cone Beam CT
A 3 Day Didactic and Hands-On Course
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
April 20, 21, 22, 2012
Location: University of Toronto Centre for Continuing Dental Education, 1440 Don Mills Road (Kern Road Entrance), Toronto, ON
Dr. Miles
This course meets the educational requirements of the RCDSO Standard of Practice – Dental CT Scanners
Speaker:
Dale Miles, BA, DDS, MS, FRCD(C), Dip. ABOM, Dip, ABOMR
Register early - space is limited.
Course Overview
The course on small field-of-view cone beam CT (cbCT) is a didactic and clinical hand’s on course that will introduce the participants to the principles of cbCT and its applications in dentistry. The course is designed to meet the educational requirements of the RCDSO Standard of Practice-Dental CT Scanners. The Standard of Practice can be viewed on the RCDSO web site, in the Professional Practice section. Certificates of completion will be provided to dentists who complete this course, including a satisfactory assessment of the knowledge they have gained.
The course content will include reviews of:
- the biological effects of ionizing radiation and radiation dosimetryn
- patient selection criteria and the radiographic examination
- review of normal anatomy in cbCT scans
- image interpretation of oral and maxillofacial pathoses including cases
- reporting of images
- medical legal issues and risk management
As well, each participant will gain experience in patient positioning and image reconstruction.
Legislative Update: When will dentists be able to purchase, install and use small field-of-view cbCT?
The Standard of Practice was passed by RCDSO on April 18, 2011. In late May, 2011 the government of Ontario also
passed this standard which essentially removed the government’s moratorium that was in place. The Standard requires
that a dentist who wishes to have a small field of view cbCT have a Facility Permit from RCDSO. The Council
of RCDSO has now passed a proposed by-law that outlines the Facility Permit and the fee that will be charged for it
and has circulated this proposed by-law to all of its members for comment. The Council will meet in March and a final
by-law will be presented. Facility permits are expected to be available shortly after the RCDSO Council meeting passes
the final by-law.
The University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry appreciates the unrestricted educational grant provided by Carestream Health/Kodak Dental Systems, Henry Schein and Sinclair Dental.
Register early - space is limited.
Tuition*
(includes continental breakfast, networking lunch, and afternoon refreshments)
| Prior to April 6, 2012 | After April 6, 2012 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists | $2400 | $2600 |
There may be an additional charge for the purchase of materials that are required to complete the hands-on component of this course.
Course Times:
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Friday Course: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Two weeks prior to course date – 100% refund. One week prior to course date – 50% refund. There is no refund for cancellations after one week prior to course date.
DISCLAIMER: Dental education institutions have an obligation to disseminate new knowledge related to the dental practice. In so doing, some presentations may include controversial materials or commercial references. Sponsorship of a continuing dental education course by the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry does not necessarily imply endorsement of a particular philosophy, procedure, or product by this institution. The University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry reserves the right to cancel this course due to circumstances beyond its control.
Biography
Dr. Miles is a diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and the American Board of Oral Medicine. Dr. Miles has been named one of the “TOP 100 CLINICANS IN CE” for the last 9 years by Dentistry Today. He has authored over 130 scientific articles and 5 textbooks, including the latest on Cone Beam Imaging. Dr. Miles has been a Consultant to the US Navy Postgraduate Dental School in Oral Diagnosis, Oral Medicine and Oral Radiology for over 15 years. Dr. Miles has a web site for teaching dentists and auxiliaries about digital imaging at www.learndigital.net. He is in a full-time practice of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology in Fountain Hills, Arizona. To date he’s read over 10,000 cone beam CT scans for dental clients.