Cone beam CT (CBCT) produces three-dimensional information on the facial skeleton and teeth and is increasingly being used in many of the dental specialties, including orthodontics, orthognathic surgery, trauma and implantology.

With the introduction of CBCT in dentistry is the responsibility for adequate training and education on its utilization to both maximize its diagnostic and therapeutic potential while considering the risk:benefit of ionizing radiation to patients. Moreover, being familiar with anatomy and especially in trauma patients would help patients discover occult diseases and maxillofacial trauma cases earlier.

Participants will have fundamental knowledge of CBCT imaging, Radiation Dosimetry, and Clinical Guidelines. CBCT anatomy, variation of normal anatomy, Implant Imaging and Surgical Guides.

• CBCT fundamentals (anatomy, variation of normal anatomy of jaws, TMJ.

• Selection criteria for CBCT imaging including radiation dose concerns.

• An update on radiological anatomy of teeth& jaws relevant to CBCT.

• Principles and practice of interpretation of dental implant imaging

• Surgical guide hands-on design.

After the presentation participants will be able to:

• Assess the need for CBCT imaging , prescribe a scan for their patients

• Understand the basics of CBCT and understand in which situations CBCT can be beneficial for their daily dental practice for implant imaging.