TY - JOUR
T1 - Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Education on Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
AU - Buchanan, Allison
AU - Thachil, Karan
AU - Haggard, Chris
AU - Kalathingal, Sajitha
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2017 Elsevier Inc.
PY - 2017/12
Y1 - 2017/12
N2 - Objectives As the use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in dentistry continues to grow, questions related to appropriate radiation safety, training, and interpretation arise. Recognizing this need, the American Dental Association published an advisory statement for the safe use of CBCT in dentistry and recommended that guidelines for appropriate training be established. The purpose of this study was to assess radiation safety concerns related to CBCT and identify voids in current education on CBCT for the predoctoral dental curriculum and continuing dental education. Methods A survey was mailed to general practitioners, oral surgeons, and periodontists in the Georgia Dental Association (n = 415). Results One hundred twenty-one surveys were received for a response rate of 29%. Sixty-eight percent of practitioners reported using CBCT, with 89% having used it for over 2 years. Few (12.4%) had experience with CBCT in dental school. Interest in continuing dental education on CBCT was reported at 59.8% and 43.6% for current users and nonusers of CBCT, respectively. Approximately 50% reported using precautionary radiation safety measures, and the methods used were varied. Conclusions Although a higher survey return rate would allow for stronger evidence, this project identified some areas of education voids including radiation safety and the factors that contribute to patient dose; CBCT basics including instruction on the limitations of CBCT; CBCT anatomy and pathology with additional time dedicated to the paranasal sinuses; and interpretation.
AB - Objectives As the use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in dentistry continues to grow, questions related to appropriate radiation safety, training, and interpretation arise. Recognizing this need, the American Dental Association published an advisory statement for the safe use of CBCT in dentistry and recommended that guidelines for appropriate training be established. The purpose of this study was to assess radiation safety concerns related to CBCT and identify voids in current education on CBCT for the predoctoral dental curriculum and continuing dental education. Methods A survey was mailed to general practitioners, oral surgeons, and periodontists in the Georgia Dental Association (n = 415). Results One hundred twenty-one surveys were received for a response rate of 29%. Sixty-eight percent of practitioners reported using CBCT, with 89% having used it for over 2 years. Few (12.4%) had experience with CBCT in dental school. Interest in continuing dental education on CBCT was reported at 59.8% and 43.6% for current users and nonusers of CBCT, respectively. Approximately 50% reported using precautionary radiation safety measures, and the methods used were varied. Conclusions Although a higher survey return rate would allow for stronger evidence, this project identified some areas of education voids including radiation safety and the factors that contribute to patient dose; CBCT basics including instruction on the limitations of CBCT; CBCT anatomy and pathology with additional time dedicated to the paranasal sinuses; and interpretation.
KW - CBCT
KW - Cone-beam CT
KW - Dental education
KW - Radiation protection
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jebdp.2017.05.002
DO - 10.1016/j.jebdp.2017.05.002
M3 - Article
C2 - 29197432
AN - SCOPUS:85019877773
SN - 1532-3382
VL - 17
SP - 310
EP - 316
JO - Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
JF - Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
IS - 4
ER -