Cone Beam Radiology Technique Certification for Oral Health Care Professionals Spring 2025

March 2025: TBC

9:00AM – 3:00PM/5:00PM (afternoon hands-on session: 1:00PM-3:00PM or 3:00PM-5:00PM)

** maximum of 6 learners per hands-on session

In-Person Lecture and Hands-On Session

Description

The advent of CBCT (cone beam computed tomography) has revolutionized dental imaging.  The course will focus on the fundamental principles of cone beam computed tomography in dental imaging. Participants will study how to optimize the radiation dose and use subtle technique modifications to achieve optimal images and practice radiation safety that are inherent to CBCT imaging. The course will begin with a didactic lecture delivered in-person at the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry. A written assessment will be administered prior to moving forward with the hands-on component of the course, which is comprised of a 2 hour learning block. Participants will then have supervised hand-on training on patient positioning techniques using the CBCT machine available at the Radiology Clinic at the Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry.  Completion of both the didactic and hands-on session will be required for certification and verification of attendance.

Learning Objectives

Didactic

• explain the principles of CBCT relevant to dentistry
• discuss radiation exposure from CBCT in relation to other imaging modalities
• discuss theory behind image acquisitions and related instrumentation
• list advantages and limitations CBCT imaging
• list common indications of CBCT imaging in maxillofacial region
• understand the importance of patient positioning
• how to identify common radiographic errors
• understand how to make appropriate modifications for optimal image acquisition
• explain the principles of practicing radiation safety
• understand relevant aspects of current legislation, Bill C-30

Hands-on

• demonstrate patient positioning for CBCT imaging on manikin model
• recognize common errors in CBCT imaging and correct them

Speaker(s)

Sunil Mutalik BDS, MS, MDS, FRCD (C)

Sessional Faculty,  Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Dr. Sunil Mutalik  received his bachelor’s degree from India in the year 2000 and Masters in Oral Medicine and Radiology with honors in 2006. He brings a decade of experience in oral radiology after having been a part of several prestigious institutions in Malaysia and India where he worked from 2006-2016. A devotion to oral radiology made him relocate to North America where he received certificate in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and a Masters in Oral Diagnostic Sciences from University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, USA.

A fellow of Royal College of Dentists, Canada – FRCD (C) and Member of the Canadian and American associations of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Dr. Sunil Mutalik is renowned for his innovative approach to teaching. Evidence of this lies in the vast appreciation he had earned in Malaysia by promoting novel concepts of learning. The idea of using a game-based learning platform on a smartphone however different it may seem was implemented by him to promote e-learning.

Dr. Mutalik has been acclaimed by the medical fraternity for his insightful presentations at various conferences across the globe. He is also known for his scholarly articles on various topics in oral radiology and dental medicine which have appeared in several peer-reviewed dental radiology journals.

Rolland Gillies

Registration

Dentist: $575.00 (CAD)

Dental Hygienist: $545.00 (CAD)

Dental Assistant: $525.00 (CAD)

Refund Policy

As Per CPD Dentistry policy, the department requires any refund or cancellation request to be submitted in writing up to fourteen (14) days prior to the program or session start date. Refund or cancellation requests made with less than fourteen (14) days notice prior to the event will be at the discretion of the Director of Continuing Professional Development for Dentistry & Dental Hygiene and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Registrants may receive a refund minus an administrative fee, provided they give written notice no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the event. The administrative fee is retained to cover costs for pre-arranged supplies and administrative costs to process refunds and other costs associated with cancellations.

The University of Manitoba reserves the right to cancel or postpone any educational program due to an insufficient number of registrations. The decision to cancel will normally be made at least fourteen (14) days prior to the program date. Each registrant will be notified by email and provided with a full refund of all registration costs. The University of Manitoba is not liable for any loss, damages or other expenses that such cancellations may cause, including, but not limited to, non-refundable airline fares, hotel penalties or lost income.

Study Credits

This course provides up to 6 hours of Continuing Dental Education (CDE) Credits.

Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, University of Manitoba Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2026. Provider ID# 214210. Subject Code 730.