What it was, what it is, what it shall be……..Part Deux

cbCT………why are they making us wait in Ontario, where is the JUST SOCIETY – Pierre, where are ya lad when we needs ya eh?  Nine provinces, ubiquitous access, no certification… …..Ontario – foot dragging central, classroom rather than web-based certification………would someone care to comment that classroom certification aside from the financial implications also means a … Read more

Where or rather who is Waldo?

What’s your diagnosis doctor; what’s your treatment plan? Related articles by Zemanta Facebook Places knows where Waldo is! (scottpaterson.org)

Conebeam tomography – we hardly knew yee laddie…

http://www.conebeam.com/home Shhhh if you’re from Ontario – don’t tell anyone that you’re reading this or more importantly, checking out the blog ….especially the case study section because learning to use cbCT online isn’t how you’re going to be certified in Ontario.  Shhhhhh, or the “cbCT police” may show up at your door. Related articles by … Read more

But not for everyone in Ontario……problematic, pathetic or pity..

I have no affiliation with any product being shown in this You Tube video.  I find it unconscionable that I cannot purchase and use small FOV cbCT in my Ontario office to facilitate diagnosis at a level consistent with nine other provinces in this country. While others are seamlessly integrating their PM software with scan … Read more

J’Accuse*

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is the most important diagnostic tool to be afforded dental diagnosis since Professor Roentgen published his paper, “On A New Kind of Rays” in 1895.  Although many have been quick to see the value of CBCT and have adopted its use enthusiastically, there are those who are still not availing themselves of this … Read more

I’m confused – why will certification for cbCT be “in camera”?

ABSTRACT Learning with web-based interactive objects: An investigation into student perceptions of effectiveness Salajan FD, Perschbacher S, Cash M,Talwar R,El-Badrawy W, Mount GJ In its efforts to continue the modernization of its curriculum, the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Toronto has developed a series of web-based interactive learning applications. This article presents the production … Read more

cbCT should be pervasive – not in Ontario? – pity!!!!!

CBCT/3D Webinar Series Focused-Field CBCT/3D in Daily Endodontic Applications Dr. Emanuele Ambu June 24, 2010 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CET The introduction of CBCT/3D technology has been of great interest for endodontists because it makes it possible to study and analyze the root canal systems and other endodontic diseases. In particular, focused-field of view devices … Read more

Cone Beam Cases – you learn cbCT “ONLINE!”

US site: http://www.kodakdental.com/en/digital-imaging/extraoral-3d-imaging/9000/clinical-cases.aspx Canada site: http://ca.kodakdental.com/en/digital-imaging/extraoral-3d-imaging/9000/clinical-cases.aspx The proliferation of small FOV cone beam tomography for endodontics and periodontics should by all rights be in place all across Canada at this moment………only Ontario is lagging and dragging it’s feet…… The way to learn technical considerations, radiation safety and diagnostic interpretation is online………..these two links are a … Read more

What’s the holdup on cbCT access in Ontario?

The incorporation of the third dimension into practical dental and craniofacial imaging is now a reality. The value of small FOV cbCT in endodontics and periodontics specifically is an unimaginable iteration of the standard of care in diagnosis. The Ministry in Ontario responsible for ensuring access to greatest number of practitioners and by extension the … Read more