January 29, 2010

Lecture Course
“Embracing the Latest Technology in 3-D Imaging“

WILLIAM S. MOORE, D.D.S., M.S.

OVERVIEW
This course will present the latest information on the exciting new advances in cone beam 3D imaging including a review of the basic principles of image formation and dose, an overview of current machines, software and technology on the market and a short course on reading and understanding 3D images. In addition, attendees will receive a tour and demonstration of three current cone beam CT machines from Planmeca, Belmont and Morita.

Objectives
Participants will be able to:
• Understand the principles of cone beam image formation, the differences in sensor types, the pro and cons of different fields of view and how these relate to dosage.
• Know the different types of cone beam machines currently on the market including small volume versus large volume machines and dedicated versus convertible panoramic/cone beam machines
• Understand how cone beam images are commonly presented, basic viewing techniques and normal anatomy visible in scans.
• Have a basic functional knowledge of current cone beam imaging applications and how they can benefit their practice for including:
a. Implant imaging
b. Medical modeling and image guided surgical stents
c. Orthodontics and cephalometric image generation
d. 3rd molar evaluation
e. Endodontics
f. 3rd party software from Nobel™ biocare, Simplant™ and Dolphin™ imaging
• Demonstrate hands on experience with three different types of cone beam machines from Planmeca, Morita and Belmont.

PRESENTER
WILLIAM S. MOORE, D.D.S., M.S.,
received his dental degree from the UCLA School of Dentistry in 1978. Upon graduation, he joined the United States Air Force, completing a two year residency program in Advanced General Dentistry at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas in 1984. In 1996 he completed the residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and received his Master’s degree in Dental Diagnostic Science in 1997 Maxillofacial Radiology.

Dr. Moore is currently Assistant Professor and Head of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School where he manages the largest dental radiology service in the country.

TIME
Check-in and Breakfast: D.S. Cafeteria, 8:00 AM
Program: Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

LOCATION
The University of Texas Health Science Center
at San Antonio, Dental School

TUITION
Dentist: $210.00
Allied Dental Personnel: $160.00

CREDIT (Course Code: 128798A)
AGD Code: 138 Hours: 7

The Dental School thanks ImagDent for its educational grant in support of this continuing education program.

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