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Unlocking the Potential of CBCT in Modern Healthcare
Date(s)Ali Z. Syed, BDS, MHA, MS
Subject: 730 Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology
Credits: 1.5
Method: Lecture
Thursday, March 14: 7:30–9 p.m. CDT
Audience: Students, Residents, Dentists
Fee: $37.50 (students and residents); $75 (members); $125 (nonmembers), free for Region 17
Description
Join Ali Z. Syed, BDS, MHA, MS, for an insightful and impactful webinar as participants delve into the world of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and explore its transformative impact on modern dental care. CBCT has revolutionized imaging techniques, providing detailed 3D representations crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment-planning in various aspects of dentistry.
Learning Objectives
- Grasp the core principles of CBCT technology.
- Learn CBCT applications in various specialties of dentistry.
- Analyze the benefits of CBCT over traditional 2D imaging.
- Analyze and leverage CBCT data for precise treatment-planning and improved decision-making
Ali Z. Syed, BDS, MHA, MS, is an associate professor, director of radiology and director of admitting clinic in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences at the Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) School of Dental Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio. He is a diplomate (board-certified) of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. He provides diagnostic interpretation services for conventional radiography and CBCT imaging and maintains a busy intramural practice. He has taught at the CWRU School of Dental Medicine for the past nine years and received numerous teaching awards. He has published close to 50 research articles, including co-authoring chapters in books (“Dental Clinics of North America,” “Cephalometry in Orthodontics: 2D and 3D”). Syed is an invited speaker at national and international meetings. His research interests include utilizing advanced technology for educational purposes and evaluating soft tissue calcifications, anatomical variations, etc.
Additional Information
This course is sponsored by Region 17.