Mark your calendars for EMRA TALK for October 2024, taking place on Thursday, October 17th, 7:00 pm (CLT).
Join Dr. Tedy Karteva in her lecture: “Unlocking Dental AI: From Innovation to Implementation”.
Abstract:
How can we successfully bring dental AI research innovations into clinics? While the dental AI market is growing rapidly, are we truly aware of what’s happening—how these technologies are being developed and implemented? And how can researchers navigate the forces at play and overcome the challenges ahead?
In this session, I’ll offer a comprehensive, balanced perspective on the dental AI landscape, presenting an overview of both research and market dynamics. We will explore the current market environment, highlighting the key gaps that hinder the transition of innovations into clinical practice, while also offering a glimpse into what’s currently available on the market. By examining the relationship between research and industry, we will identify the similarities, differences, and key challenges researchers face when moving from discovery to real-world application.
Join me as I outline practical strategies for aligning research and industry efforts, ensuring that cutting-edge AI technologies make their way into dental clinics and transform the future of dental care.
Bio:
Dr. Tedy Karteva, PhD, is a dentist, researcher, and science communicator specializing in artificial intelligence. She is the founder of Autodontics, a platform dedicated to AI integration in dentistry through consultancy, training, and strategic guidance.
An endodontist with a PhD, Tedy was an assistant professor at university and has contributed to the development of AI products in the dental industry as a medical data manager. She is currently a researcher at the Topic Group Dental Diagnostics and Digital Dentistry, WHO Focus Group AI on Health. Tedy is driving the evolution of dental AI in commercial and research arenas, illuminating its critical value. Her professional life is a blend of technology, dentistry, visual communication, storytelling, and research enthusiasm. Outside the office, you can find her hiding behind the camera or living the sweaty life to the beat of the music.
Mark your calendars for EMRA TALK for November 2024, taking place on Thursday, November 7th, 8:00 pm (CLT).
Join Dr. Ruben Pauwels in his lecture: “AI in Dentomaxillofacial Radiology: the Way Forward”.
Abstract:
In this lecture, the state of the art regarding AI research and applications in dentomaxillofacial radiology will be assessed; rather than trying to provide an exhaustive overview, the lecture will focus on specific challenges, limitations and pitfalls that may act as a bottleneck for AI performance or implementation. Finally, the main portion of the lecture will describe possible ways forward for AI in DMFR, in order to improve the performance, generalizability and applicability of AI-based tools.
Bio:
Ruben Pauwels (MSc Biomedical Sciences, MSc Medical Imaging, PhD Biomedical Sciences) is an Associate Professor at the Department of Dentistry and Oral Health, and coordinator of the ‘Intelligent Systems’ research group. He has published over 80 international peer-reviewed papers, with over 7000 citations and an h-index of 35, along with 10 book chapters. He is associate editor of the British Journal of Radiology and editorial board member of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology, Clinical Oral Implants Research, Journal of Dental Research and Sensors.
Mark your calendars for EMRA TALK for December 2024, taking place on Thursday, December 12th, 8:00 pm (CLT).
Join Dr. Haitham Sharshar in his lecture: “Integration of Digital Jaw Motion Systems in Dental Treatment Planning”.
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Bio:
Dr. Haitham Sharshar
BDS, MSC - PERIO IMPLANTFounder of Digital Dentistry SchoologyScientific Coordinator of cadworkflowdentistry.comDeveloper of FacelyzerCertified trainer on SDP Software-CanadaCertified Trainer of DTS Software – IndiaExocad Certified TrainerOrganizer of 2nd International Digital Dental Academy ConferenceMiddle East Board Director-International Digital Dental Academy-UKSpeaker in Different National/ International Dental Conferences & Conducted more than 30 Seminars, 35 advanced Courses in Egypt, UK, India
Mark your calendars for EMRA TALK for January 2025, taking place on Thursday, January 9th, 6:00 pm (CLT).
Join Dr. Ahmad Badruddin Ghazali in his lecture: “CBCT Imaging for Dental Implantology”.
Abstract:
This lecture provides an in-depth exploration of the role of CBCT in dental implantology, highlighting its advantages over traditional imaging modalities such as medical CT (MDCT). The presentation begins by outlining the differences between CBCT and medical CT, focusing on key factors like acquisition methods, radiation dosage, and safety. It addresses the essential preoperative assessments required in implant planning, including the evaluation of bone morphology, critical anatomical landmarks, and bone density measurements.
The diagnostic capabilities of CBCT, particularly in relation to implant treatment planning, are emphasized, showcasing its ability to provide precise, cross-sectional images for determining alveolar bone height, width, and inclination. The lecture also reviews the use of CBCT in complex cases requiring bone augmentation, sinus lifts, or other surgical interventions, and compares its efficacy with MDCT. Additionally, it covers radiation dose management and safety, using the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle to optimize patient care.
Emerging technologies such as AI-driven automated segmentation, superimposing CBCT with intraoral scans, and implant surgery guides are discussed, reflecting the evolving landscape of digital dentistry. The session concludes by addressing key postoperative assessments, including implant mobility, peri-implant health, and the identification of incidental findings, making CBCT an indispensable tool for comprehensive implant care.
Bio:
Dr. Ahmad Badruddin Ghazali, an Assistant Professor and OMFR specialist at the Kulliyyah of Dentistry, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). With a Bachelor in Dental Surgery from IIUM and a Master of Science in Dentistry (OMFR) from Mahidol University, Thailand, he is deeply immersed in the world of dental radiology.
Renowned for his expertise, he is actively engaged in teaching OMFR at IIUM and has been a featured speaker at international, national conferences and government bodies. He also shares his knowledge internationally, serving as an Adjunct Professor at Airlangga University, and Visiting Professor at Brawijaya University, Indonesia, as well as other universities worldwide too.
Driven by curiosity, his research interests encompass the application of artificial intelligence in dentistry and the interpretation of radiographic findings. His work has earned him recognition, including Gold Medals and Special Awards at Malaysia Technology Expo and other prestigious competitions, and several Intellectual Properties under his name too.
Mark your calendars for our fourth EMRA TALK, taking place on Thursday, November 30th, 8:00 pm (CLT).
Join Dr. Nielsen Santos Pereira in his lecture “How to determine the sample-size for machine learning in dental imaging?”.
Dr. Pereira will be addressing topics related to "raw data", pre-processing methods, formats and more for any dental imaging, a must-know information for anyone interested in the field of machine learning in medical imaging. Don’t miss it!
Dr. Pereira graduated in Dentistry from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (1987). He earned a Certificate in Oral Radiology from the Dentistry School of Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (1991) and Health Informatics from the Medical School of Federal University of São Paulo (2014).
Dr. Pereira was a dental surgeon at the Brazilian Air Force from 1988 to 1996, serving at HFAG (Galeão Air Force Hospital) and have been an entrepreneur in several businesses in dental radiology imaging from 1992 to 2020.
With an extensive experience in clinical DMFR of more than 30 years, Dr. Pereira is an expert in DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communication in Medicine), PACS (Picture Archiving and Communication System), RIS (Radiology Information System), EHR (Electronic Health Record), PEP (Electronic Patient Record), Digital Radiology,CBCT (Cone Beam Computed Tomography), Cephalometry, Intra and extraoral Radiographic Exams, Interoperability of Dental Digital Systems , HL7 (Health Level Seven) an IHE (Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise).
Dr. Pereira is currently focused on studying the use of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Deep Learning in Dentistry, especially in Oral Radiology with the use of radiographic and photographic images. I have presented a few lectures about that in our WHO AI4H-Dental Group and a few co-authorship in AI in Dentistry publications.
Mark your calendars for our third and very special EMRA TALK, taking place on Thursday, August 10th, 8:00 pm (CLT).
Join Prof. Michael Bornstein as he gives us a thorough overview of the “Why, What and How to Publish in DMFR”.
Dentomaxillofacial Radiology (DMFR) is the journal of the International Association of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology (IADMFR) and covers the closely related fields of oral radiology and head and neck imaging. The journal page can be found here.
This presentation will discuss the current trends in scientific research, analysis of submissions, downloads and citations of articles that have been published over the past year.
Prof. Michael Bornstein is a professor and chair of the Department of Oral Health & Medicine at the University Center for Dental Medicine Basel (UZB) of the University of Basel, Switzerland. He is also Head of Research and a member of the executive board at the UZB.
He obtained his dental degree (1998) and thesis (Dr. med. dent., 2001) at the University of Basel. He continued with a specialization in Oral Surgery and Stomatology in Basel (1998-1999, Prof. Dr. Dr. J. Th. Lambrecht) and Bern (2000-2002, Prof. Dr. D. Buser). In 2004, he was visiting assistant professor at the Department of Periodontics (Prof. Dr. D. Cochran) at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, USA, with a grant from the Swiss National Science Foundation. From 2007-2014 he was head of the Section of Dental Radiology and Stomatology, University of Bern. In 2009, he obtained the Habilitation (Privatdozent / PhD) and in 2014 he became Associate Professor in the field of „Oral Surgery and Stomatology“.
From 2016-2019 he has been a Clinical Professor in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology at the Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China. In December 2018 he was appointed as Associate Dean of “Research and Innovation” of the Faculty of Dentistry. He is currently is a visiting professor at the OMFS-IMPATH Research Group, Department of Imaging and Pathology, University of Leuven, Belgium, and since January 2020 a honorary professor of the Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong.
His fields of research include cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in clinical dental practice, diagnostic imaging, stomatology/oral medicine, GBR procedures and dental implants. He has published over 210 original articles, and is the author / co-author of numerous case reports, review articles, and book chapters.
Mark your calendars for the second EMRA TALK, taking place on Thursday, May 4th, 8:00 pm (CLT).
Join Prof. Asma’s Al-Ekrish as she answers a question facing the implantologist and DMF radiologist during digital implant planning.
The accuracy of CBCT and MDCT linear measurements of prospective implant sites has been widely investigated with numerous published studies reporting variable results.
This presentation will discuss the hardware and software variables that may influence the accuracy of CBCT and MDCT measurements of the jaw bones, and how such variables may cause differences in results between various studies.
Prof. Asma’a Abdurrahman Al-Ekrish is a Professor and Program Director of the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Doctorate Program at King Saud University. She has numerous published patents, scientific papers, and book chapters in the field, and is a reviewer for numerous international peer-reviewed journals, and regularly presents continuing education workshops and conference presentations in a variety of OMFR topics. Her research interests are dose reduction in maxillofacial imaging; validation of imaging devices hardware and software for maxillofacial applications; computer aided radiology and surgery; and use of artificial intelligence in maxillofacial imaging and treatment planning.
She is also active in promoting computer aided radiology through her work as head of the organizing committee of KSU’s annual Symposia on Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine, and as a member of the scientific committee of the yearly conference of the International Foundation for Computer Assisted Radiology (CARS).
أستاذ علم أشعة الفم والوجه والفكين بجامعة الملك سعود اهتماماتها الحث واختراعاتها في مجالات تقليل الجرعة في تصوير الوجه والفكين، والتحقق من أجهزة وبرامج أجهزة التصوير لتطبيقات الوجه والفكين، والأشعة والجراحة بمساعدة الحاسوب واستخدام الذكاء الاصطناعي في تصوير الوجه والفكين
Mark your calendars for the first EMRA TALK, taking place on Thursday, March 16th, 8:00 pm (CLT).
Join Dr. Abeer Shaalan as she takes us on a step-by step guidance to the best method of conducting and publishing a survey study.
The aim of this webinar is to guide attendees in developing their own rigorous surveys and in evaluating the credibility and usefulness of surveys created by others.
After completing this webinar, attendees will gain an understanding of how to:
1. Choose the appropriate type of survey.
2. Choose the questionnaire format.
3. Calculate sample size.
4. Analyze and report the results.
5. Use online tools for constructing the survey and analyze data.
Dr. Shaalan is a lecturer in dental research & diagnostic oral sciences at the College of Medicine and Dentistry, Ulster University, UK. She is the founder & Director of 3Az.Ltd-CRO for technical and biomedical research support in London, UK. She did her PhD. at the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences division at King’s College London, after which she worked as a senior research scientist from 2017 to 2022.
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