NS-3 - Overview of Medicolegal Aspects of Dental Radiology

Wednesday, April 27, 2022

10:00 AM – 11:15 AM PST

Location: 129

CE: 1.25

Speaker(s)

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.
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

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) has afforded the practicing endodontist a new realm of 3D diagnostic imaging with many clinical advantages, however; standing medicolegal principles of ordering any diagnostic test still apply. This discussion will review general principles of medicolegal aspects of dentistry including a presentation of the general thought process and rationale for ordering any radiographic examination in dentistry, a review of the general medicolegal duties of members of the dental team with respect to the standard of care in radiology, and discussion of image/scan reviewing and reporting responsibilities.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the general thought process and rationale for ordering any radiographic examination in dentistry, including CBCT
Review some general medicolegal duties of members of the dental team with respect to standard of care in radiology
Discuss reviewing and reporting responsibilities