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Protocols in Panoramic Radiographic Interpretation Interpreting Cone Beam CT Images Continuing Dental Education Nonprofit Org. University of Minnesota US Postage 6-406 Moos Health Sciences Tower PAID The University of Minnesota announces… 515 Delaware Street SE Twin Cities, MN Minneapolis, MN 55455 Permit No. 90155 www.dentalce.umn.edu Advanced Radiographic Interpretation Courses for TWO Advanced Radiographic Interpretation Courses: TWO General Practitioners and Specialists Interpreting Cone Beam CT Protocols in Panoramic Images: An Interactive Workshop Radiographic Interpretation Friday, February 3, 2017 Friday, May 19, 2017 Interpreting Cone Beam CT Images: University of Minnesota School of Dentistry • Minneapolis, Minnesota Build your diagnostic skills through understanding protocols in panoramic interpretation and gain hands-on An Interactive training in cone beam software applications and image interpretation. Workshop Friday, February 3, 2017 University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Minneapolis, Minnesota ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Registration Request Name _______________________________________________ DDS, DT, DH, LDA, Specialist _____________________ Other _____________________ please circle please specify please specify Name _______________________________________________ DDS, DT, DH, LDA, Specialist _____________________ Other _____________________ please circle please specify please specify Protocols in Panoramic If this is a business address, please include the name of the practice or of the dentist ___________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address _____________________________________________________________ City_____________________________________________ State ______________ Zip _______________ Office Phone Number ( ) __________________________________ Birth Year ____________________ Radiographic Interpretation I am a U of MN School of Dentistry graduate ❒ yes ❒ no Year of Graduation ________________ Email Address ______________________________________ Used to confirm your registration. Interpreting CBCT Images Friday, May 19, 2017 Friday, February 3, 2017 (1107417) ❒ $795 dentist ❒ $100 deposit. The balance is due on or before January 6, 2017. University of Minnesota Panoramic Radiographic Interpretation School of Dentistry May 19, 2017 (1290417) ❒ $495 dentist Minneapolis, Minnesota ❒ I wish to register as a U of MN School of Dentistry staff/faculty member. Division ______________________________________________________________ (space available basis) ❒ full-time faculty ❒ part-time faculty ❒ graduate student ❒ staff Date ___________ Signature ______________________________________________________________________________________________ Please detach and mail to Continuing Dental Education, 6-406 Moos HS Tower, 515 Delaware Street SE, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Payment to be made by: ❒ Check (payable to the University of Minnesota) ❒ Please charge my VISA ❒ MasterCard ❒ Card number _________________________________ ❒ Please charge my American Express ❒ Discover ❒ Expiration date _______________________________ Printed on recycled paper with 10% post-consumer waste. www.dentalce.umn.edu The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer. www.dentalce.umn.edu Interpreting Cone Beam CT Images: An Interactive Workshop Protocols in Panoramic Radiographic Interpretation Friday, February 3, 2017 • University of Minnesota School of Dentistry • Minneapolis, Minnesota Friday, May 19, 2017 • University of Minnesota School of Dentistry • Minneapolis, Minnesota 8 credit hours (Minnesota Credits: 2 fundamental credits and 6 core credits in diagnosis and treatment planning) 6 credit hours (Minnesota Credits: 1 fundamental credit and 5 core credits in diagnosis and treatment planning) About the Course Conference Agenda About the Course Conference Agenda Because normal anatomy and variations of normal are most difficult to interpret on You will benefit from hands-on training provided by two highly qualified oral and maxil- 8:30 Lecture: Principles of Interpretation lofacial radiologists. The small class size allows for close interaction with instructors as 8:00 Lecture: Introduction to Cone Beam CT and panoramic radiographs, you may be missing diseases or treating normal conditions. In Software Dr. Mansur Ahmad this course, you will learn how to build your diagnostic skills for dental implants, oral Dr. Mansur Ahmad they guide you through CT scan interpretation using actual cases. You will receive tips • how to approach images without bias on cone beam software applications and diagnostic interpretation, and will also benefit surgery, TMD and dental trauma as well as other dental and head and neck disorders 8:45 Networking/Refreshment break from reviewing multiple clinical cases relevant to dental practice. through understanding protocols in panoramic interpretation. Two experienced oral and • image artifacts maxillofacial radiologists will show you how to easily and efficiently evaluate panoramic 9:00 Interactive Hands-on Case Presentations radiographs. You will benefit from an interactive format using actual patient radiographs. 9:30 Interpretation of Panoramic Radiographs Benefits of Attending Dr. Ahmad & Dr. Lars Gaalaas You will take away from this course greater confidence and skill in your diagnosis and Through Case Discussion Using images acquired by a Cone Beam CT (CBCT) unit you • impaction of incisors, canines and premolars, treatment planning with panoramic radiographs. Dr. Ahmad & Dr. Lars Gaalaas supernumerary teeth will learn how to: • systemic diseases • third molars and inferior alveolar canal Benefits of Attending • TMJ • use CBCT software to explore areas of interest on a CT scan using multiple • implants • sinus pathology planes. You will discover how to: • sinus anatomy and diseases • impactions • identify both normal and abnormal anatomy and pathology in teeth and bony • TMJ • distinguish between normal and abnormal pathology. • cysts and tumors structures of the head and neck. • fractures of teeth and bone • identify commonly missed conditions that may have an adverse affect on your • inflammation and infection • incorporate CT data into your treatment plans. • diseases of bone, e.g. fibrosseous lesions, dense bone dental treatment. • trauma island, osteomyelitis, ONJ • discern which lesions need immediate attention and which ones can be watched. • soft tissue calcification Who Should Attend • cysts, benign and malignant tumors • determine when more than a panoramic radiograph is needed. 10:00 Networking/Refreshment break General dentists and specialists who use CBCT scans to manage patient treat- 12:15 Luncheon (included) • identify and correct errors with panoramic radiographic techniques. ment and would like help reading the 3-D CT images. 10:15 Interpretation of Panoramic Radiographs 1:00 Interactive Hands-on Case Presentations (continued) (continued) Who Should Attend Educational Methods/Materials and who would like to become more proficient with 11:45 Luncheon (included) Illustrated lectures, discussion, case presentations, demonstration, interactive CT scan 2:30 Networking/Refreshment break General dentists specialists interpretation. You will have access to an individual computer loaded with CBCT software. the interpretation of panoramic radiographs. 12:30 Interpretation of Panoramic Radiographs A flash drive containing the cases presented will be given to you for future reference 3:00 Interactive Hands-on Case Presentations (continued) in your practice. (continued) Educational Methods 1:45 Networking/Refreshment break 5:00 Question and answer session Illustrated lectures, discussion, case presentations, interactive panoramic radiograph interpretation. 2:00 Interpretation of Panoramic Radiographs 5:15 Adjourn (continued) An optional web-based anatomy review will be available prior to the course. You will receive 1 additional fundamental credit for completing the web-based tutorial. 3:15 Question and answer session 3:45 Adjourn About the Speakers Mansur Ahmad, B.D.S., Ph.D., Associate Professor and Director, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Division of Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Radiology, Department of Diagnostic and Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry; Diplomate and Past President, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. Laurence Gaalaas, D.D.S., M.S., Clinical Assistant Professor, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Division of Oral Medicine, Diagnosis and Radiology, Department of Diagnostic HERE’S WHAT PREVIOUS ATTENDEES HAD TO SAY ABOUT THE COURSES: and Biological Sciences, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. Interpreting Cone Beam CT Images: Protocols in Panoramic An Interactive Workshop Radiographic Interpretation Registration by Phone, Mail, Fax or through the Internet Parking “Having a truly interactive course where we could enhance our clinical core “Would highly recommend this course as a wonderful refresher.” You may choose any of the following methods to register for courses: Parking is included. Information on parking will accompany your course registration. skills, pathology/radiology skills was an excellent opportunity.” Dr. Thomas Kollodge, Plymouth, MN • Register online via our secure web site at www.dentalce.umn.edu. Dr. Robert Greenland, Rochester MN “Dr. Ahmad is a great lecturer—adds in humor and makes the lecture • Mail in your registration form along with your check or credit card information. University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA (VISA, MasterCard,
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