CBCT fundamentals for Paediatric Dentists (DWD09JUNE2026)

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Delegates must be either accredited Level 2 Paediatric Dentists or Level 3 Paediatric Dentists (specialists & consultants on the GDC Specialist list for Paediatric Dentistry)

This course has two components

• Webinar Tues 2 June 2026
• Face to Face course Tues 9 June 2026

Mandatory: Dentist

To develop core knowledge and understanding, skills and ability and judgement and stance relating to CBCT imaging in the dento-alveolar region.

· Describe the basic scientific principals of CBCT

· Describe CBCT image quality and identify common artefacts

· Understand the legislation and current guidelines in CBCT

· Apply radiation protection principles to CBCT including doses and risks, and optimisation of dose

· Appreciate the differences between 2D and 3D imaging, and the different yield of 3D imaging in relation to anatomy and pathology

· Apply justification principles to CBCT image requesting

· Understand the composition and content of radiology reports

• The fundamentals of 3D imaging and dental CBCT radiography

• The principles of radiological imaging

• Radiation hazards and radiation protection

• Referral criteria for 3D imaging

• Regulations relating to dental CBCT imaging

• Appreciation of the different diagnostic yield but increased hazards presented by dental CBCT imaging in comparison with conventional 2D imaging

• Understanding how to optimise patient doses from dental CBCT for the specific imaging task and how to avoid unnecessary exposure

• Recognition of 3D anatomy sufficiently to correctly localise both small and large volume CBCT scans and to make an initial assessment of the image to confirm correct positioning and diagnostic value (e.g., freedom from artefacts etc.)