Intro to CBCT Interpretation, Part 2: Skull and Neck by Dr. Tony Mecham
About This Event
This course is Part 2 of Dr. Mecham’s popular and outstanding introduction of CBCT Interpretation. Important concepts and suggestions for interpretation are reviewed. Many common findings and anatomical variations in the skull and neck are demonstrated. Several CBCT Cases are shown with interesting findings discussed. Skull base and neck anatomical structures are reviewed. Slides demonstrating various common findings, including anatomical variants and pathology in the skull and neck are shown and discussed. Topics include physiologic calcifications and ossifications, arterial calcifications, hypodensities, and signs of osteoarthritis. How to identify when a referral is needed for skull and neck findings is also discussed.
Learning Objectives
- Understand and practice good rules of thumb for interpreting CBCT volumes.
- Identify normal anatomy, anatomical variants, and most common findings in the skull.
- Identify normal anatomy, anatomical variants, and most common findings in the neck.
- Identify arterial calcifications and osteoarthritic changes in the skull and neck.
- Recognize when a CBCT finding within the head or neck is abnormal and requires a referral for further evaluation
Additional Event Information
Event Format
On-demand
CE Credits
1.75*