Goals

Modern dentistry involves the use of newer imaging systems especially three-dimensional imaging for dental applications.
This program intends to motivate and sensitize dental house surgeons/undergraduates regarding the appropriate use of CBCT. The course will consist of lectures that will include in-depth deliberation of CBCT principles and technology. In addition, radiographic anatomy, pathology, and ethical considerations in three-dimensional imaging will be elaborated.
Enrolling helps the students inculcate deep interest which shall motivate them to join higher studies, especially Oral Medicine and Radiology, and help them choose carrier options. This provides a great opportunity to have 3D imaging knowledge before completing their undergraduate course which shall boost the confidence of BDS students in JSS.

Specific Objectives of the program

• Principles and use of modern CBCT technology
• Risk of ionizing radiation associated with CBCT and management
• Ethical and medico-legal considerations of CBCT

Eligibility

• Interns, Post graduates of Other Department.

Admission Process

• Requirement as per statutory body norms / JSS University norms.
• Min 5 candidates - max 10 candidates.

Duration of the Course

• 6- Weeks.

Topics

1. 2D and 3D imaging Basics , Principles of CBCT - 2 hours/ week
2. Indication and contraindication , Understanding the CBCT images, Radiation protection - 2 hours/ week
3. Sectional anatomy, Artifacts and limitation - 2 hours/ week
4. Ethical and medico-legal considerations of CBCT - 2 hours/ week
5. Practical - 2 hours/ week
6. Practical - 2 hours/ week

Attendance requirement

• Minimum of 70 % attendance

Examination Pattern

• should be in accordance with the existing University regulations for the concerned
• 25 mcq’s - passing score - 50% marks
• Certificate issued on successful completion – by JSS Dental College and Hospital.

Proposed draft syllabus

I BASIC
1. 2D and 3D imaging Basics
2. Principles of CBCT
3. Indication and contraindication, Radiation protection
4. Understanding the CBCT images
5. Sectional anatomy
6. Artifacts and limitation
7. Ethical and medico-legal considerations of CBCT

II PRACTICAL
• Demonstration of working of the equipment
• Software demonstration
• Clinical Applications of CBCT

COURSE OUTCOMES

• Recognize scope and limitations of 2d imaging
• Familiarize yourself with concept of sectional imaging with emphasis on CBCT
• Radiation burden associated with CBCT
• Recognize the need for and utilize CBCT data in relevant clinical scenarios implants
• Clinical applications
• Gain a working knowledge of using CBCT viewing

Course Co-Ordinator’s

• DR. JAISHANKAR H P
• DR. PRASANNA DESHPANDE