A NEW ERA Dental Imaging & Extraoral Bitewings

A NEW ERA Dental Imaging & Extraoral Bitewings is organized by The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Dentistry.

Release Date: November 6, 2024
Expiration Date: November 6, 2027

Description:
The purpose of this self-study is to provide the dental professional with a review of necessary information regarding updates in dental imaging. This course will provide review current recommendations related to shielding during dental imaging, and explore the current research related to extraoral bitewings.

This self - study is designed around the idea that there is always something to be be learned! The following content is designed to provide both recent graduates and experienced clinicians with evidence -based information that can be used during patient care. Specifically, this course is designed to aid the clinician in acknowledging and implementing, evidence-based dental imaging within their practice.

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Identify current standards for dental imaging
• Recognize the importance of patient protection practices regarding dental imaging
• Identify the current recommendations for minimizing the risks of
• Cancer induction and heritable effects during dental imaging
• Recognize resources from the ADA on dental x-rays and exposure guidelines
• Review the latest updates from the AAOMR regarding dental shielding
• Review key points related to the current shielding recommendations from the AAOMR
• Relate current personal practices to that of the AAOMR's
• Recommended patient protective practices
• Identify limitations of intraoral imaging
• Examine the current evidence related to extraoral bitewings
• Identify the current technology available for acquiring extraoral bitewings
• Describe the application of SCARA technology in dental imaging.
• Identify the possible advantages of extraoral bitewings