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Cone Beam Computed Tomography: What's Your Field of View?

January 14, 2026 | 6:00 – 7:00 pm CT
Registration closes 1/14 at 5:15 pm CT
Speaker: Lavina Myers, RDH, MPH, HPE 

ADHA Members/Subscribers: Free |  Nonmembers $45

Historically, dentistry has relied on two-dimensional imaging, which continues to play a crucial role in treatment planning, diagnosis, and post-treatment evaluations. However, two-dimensional imaging has its limitations in providing a complete picture. Since the introduction of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in the United States in 2002, over 11,000 units and more than 60 different models have been adopted in dental practices.

As dental hygienists, it is essential for us to understand both the risks and benefits associated with CBCT use in patient care. The quality of the images and the radiation dose are heavily dependent on the operator, and the acquired CBCT volumetric data allows for an interactive. This presentation will focus on our critical role in acquiring and interpreting CBCT images in our daily practice

 

In this webinar you will:

  • Compare and contrast CBCT and panoramic imaging protocols
  • Identify the most common artifacts on CBCT
  • Apply appropriate radiation safety standards before, during, and after acquisition on CBCT
  • Choose the appropriate field of view for the diagnostic task
  • Identify parts of the CBCT machine
 
Speaker:
Lavina Myers, RDH, MPH, HPE is a dental hygienist and educator with over 20 years of experience in the dental field. Lavina has vast experience in both the private and community health sector. Currently, she is an Associate Professor at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, with a primary teaching focus in Radiology.  In her role, she combines her clinical expertise with her commitment to education. She strives to inspire the next generation of dental hygiene professionals.
 
1.0 LIVE/Interactive CE offered for those in attendance. Certificates will be available under the "Completed" tab in your CE Smart Learning Center immediately following the event. 

Can't attend live? The recording will be automatically available in your CE Smart Learning Center within 24 hours post-event. 1.0 CE can be earned after successful completion of a post-test.



The American Dental Hygienists’ Association is an approved provider of dental continuing education as recognized by the Dental Board of California, Provider #5238.
When
1/14/2026 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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