Course Catalog » Orthodontics 444B

Subject: Orthodontics
Course Number: 444B
Course Title: Introduction to 3-D Imaging
Units: 1
School: Dentistry
Department: Orofacial Sciences

Course Description: This course will focus on cone beam CT imaging and its applications in imaging impacted teeth, size of the airway, malocclusions, and temporomandibular joint disorders. Topics covered include: principles of modern CBCT technology and its usage, identification of radiographic anatomy, landmarks, and anomalies; how to perform a systematic review and interpretation of a CBCT scan; selection of the proper CBCT sections and views to address specific concerns; and risks of ionizing radiation.
Prerequisites: None
Restrictions: Enrolled in postgraduate orthodontic program
Activities: Direct - Lecture, Student - Lecture

Instructor of Record: S. Oberoi
May the student choose the instructor for this course? No
Does enrollment in this course require instructor approval? No

Quarter(s) Offered: Fall
Course Grading Convention: P/NP (Pass/Not Pass) or S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Graduate Division course: No
Is this a web-based online course? No
Is this an Interprofessional Education (IPE) course? No
May students in the Graduate Division (i.e. pursuing Master or PhD) enroll in this course? No
Repeat course for credit? No