NS-14 - The Role of CBCT in Endodontics – What Does Available Evidence Say and When to Order

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

8:30 AM – 9:30 AM PST

Location: 129

CE: 1.0

Speaker(s)

Bruno Azevedo, D.D.S.MS

Oral Maxillofacial Radiologist
Cone Beam Guy LLC
Louisville, Kentucky

Disclosure: Cone Beam Guy (Individual(s) Involved: Self): Consultant, Stockholder/Ownership Interest (excluding diversified mutual funds); J.Morita USA (Individual(s) Involved: Self): Consultant
Laurence Gaalaas, D.D.S., M.S.

Clinical Assistant Professor
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Disclosure: I do not have any relevant financial / non-financial relationships with any proprietary interests.

Session Host(s)

David J. Landwehr, D.D.S., M.S.

Capital Endodontics
McFarland, Wisconsin

Disclosure: DENTSPLY SIRONA Endodontics (Individual(s) Involved: Self): Honorarium

Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) is the newest, widely-adopted imaging modality available to the practicing endodontist. This discussion will review what available evidence says about the role of CBCT in endodontic case diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment outcomes, and practitioner confidence. We will also discuss the thought process and rational for ordering a CBCT scan and place into context the relevant risks of using ionizing radiation in the endodontics clinic.

Learning Objectives:

Review what available evidence says about the role of CBCT in endodontics
Explain the thought process and rationale for when to order at CBCT scan
Place into context the relevant risks associated with use of ionizing radiation in an endodontics clinic