CDE1723 - Mandatory Training: Radiation Safety
Course Description
Dentists and dental specialists use two dimensional (2D) intra-and extra-oral radiographs for diagnosis on a daily base. It is important for the dental professionals to understand the benefit and potential risk of ionizing radiation, and to be familiar with national guidelines for prescribing dental radiographs. Nowadays, three dimensional (3D) cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) has been widely used for implant placement, temporomandibular joint abnormalities, orthodontic and endodontic treatment planning, and airway assessment. We must take effort to minimize the patient’s radiation exposure from both 2D and 3D images. We should also be prepared to discuss the benefit and risk of diagnostic imaging with the patient.Learner Outcomes
Upon course completion, you will:
- Understand the risk and benefit balance of dental radiographs.
- Understand ADA/FDA guidelines for dental image prescriptions.
- Know the principles of 3D Cone-Beam CT (CBCT) and its dental applications .
- Understand radiation dose, safety concern, and position guidelines on CBCT.
Notes
Speaker
Dr. Jie Yang
Dr. Jie Yang is Professor and Director of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry. He is also Professor of Radiology at Temple University School of Medicine. Currently, Dr. Jie Yang is the President of International Association of Dento-Maxillo-Facial Radiology (IADMFR). He was the Past President of American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR). Dr. Yang has published numerous articles and research abstracts in the field of dental and medical imaging. He has been serving on editorial board of Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, and Oral Radiology, and Chinese Journal of Dental Research. Dr. Yang has supervised many international visiting scholars and presented lectures worldwide.