Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Mini-Residency at UCSD beginning January 15th to January 17th 2026 – Limited Availability (Onsite)

US$2,975.00 US$3,400.00

Cone Beam CT and its capabilities for more detailed imaging information and communication have changed the landscape of dentistry.

This mini-residency is an update of the standard of care in the diagnosis, treatment planning, and treating patients and the dental/medical-legal implications.

The mini-residency  also features DEXIS CBCT scans,  several applications of DTX software, and many artificial intelligence applications in dental radiology.

Reformulated Overview of Course Topics

  • Anatomy: Detailed review of oral and maxillofacial structures and their typical radiologic appearance on intraoral, extraoral and cone beam CT images.

  • Multiplanar reconstructions: Use of axial, coronal and sagittal views to illustrate anatomical relationships.

  • Radiographic guidelines: Techniques for visualizing osseous lesions in three dimensions.

  • Cystic and benign lesions: Summary of benign odontogenic and non-odontogenic lesions that may occur in the maxilla and mandible.

  • Neural and vascular lesions: Identification and imaging considerations.

  • Fibro-osseous lesions: Discussion of fibrous dysplasia and its varied presentations, with an emphasis on radiographic features used to establish a diagnosis.

  • Malignancies: Characteristic imaging appearance of malignant lesions and the serious consequences they can entail.

  • Role of imaging in diagnosis: Evaluation of osteonecrotic lesions and available treatment options.

  • Endodontics: Review of American Association of Endodontics guidelines, the benefits and limitations of CBCT in endodontics, differences between 2D and 3D imaging modalities, and recommendations for individual patient assessment when managing CBCT data.

  • Implant surgery: Justification for dental CBCT in presurgical diagnosis, preoperative planning and guided implant rehabilitation.

  • Periodontal disease: Use of CBCT to create three-dimensional images for diagnosing intra-bony defects, furcation involvement and buccal or lingual bone loss.

  • Dental surgery and impactions: Assessment of third molar proximity to the mandibular canal, including signs that warrant CBCT examination.

  • TMJ assessment: Imaging of osteoarthritis, juvenile osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis and other intra-articular conditions; the cost- and dose-effective role of CBCT for TMJ evaluation and its superiority over conventional radiography and MRI in certain cases.

  • Sleep apnea: Evaluation of upper airway dimensions in obstructive sleep apnea versus control subjects using CBCT, including measurement of airway dimensions.

  • Incidental findings on CBCT: Review of findings with low to intermediate clinical significance and those with potential high clinical importance.

Cone Beam CT and its capabilities for more detailed imaging information and communication have changed the landscape of dentistry.

This mini-residency is an update of the standard of care in the diagnosis, treatment planning, and treating patients and the dental/medical-legal implications.

The mini-residency  also features DEXIS CBCT scans,  several applications of DTX software, and many artificial intelligence applications in dental radiology.

Reformulated Overview of Course Topics

  • Anatomy: Detailed review of oral and maxillofacial structures and their typical radiologic appearance on intraoral, extraoral and cone beam CT images.

  • Multiplanar reconstructions: Use of axial, coronal and sagittal views to illustrate anatomical relationships.

  • Radiographic guidelines: Techniques for visualizing osseous lesions in three dimensions.

  • Cystic and benign lesions: Summary of benign odontogenic and non-odontogenic lesions that may occur in the maxilla and mandible.

  • Neural and vascular lesions: Identification and imaging considerations.

  • Fibro-osseous lesions: Discussion of fibrous dysplasia and its varied presentations, with an emphasis on radiographic features used to establish a diagnosis.

  • Malignancies: Characteristic imaging appearance of malignant lesions and the serious consequences they can entail.

  • Role of imaging in diagnosis: Evaluation of osteonecrotic lesions and available treatment options.

  • Endodontics: Review of American Association of Endodontics guidelines, the benefits and limitations of CBCT in endodontics, differences between 2D and 3D imaging modalities, and recommendations for individual patient assessment when managing CBCT data.

  • Implant surgery: Justification for dental CBCT in presurgical diagnosis, preoperative planning and guided implant rehabilitation.

  • Periodontal disease: Use of CBCT to create three-dimensional images for diagnosing intra-bony defects, furcation involvement and buccal or lingual bone loss.

  • Dental surgery and impactions: Assessment of third molar proximity to the mandibular canal, including signs that warrant CBCT examination.

  • TMJ assessment: Imaging of osteoarthritis, juvenile osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis and other intra-articular conditions; the cost- and dose-effective role of CBCT for TMJ evaluation and its superiority over conventional radiography and MRI in certain cases.

  • Sleep apnea: Evaluation of upper airway dimensions in obstructive sleep apnea versus control subjects using CBCT, including measurement of airway dimensions.

  • Incidental findings on CBCT: Review of findings with low to intermediate clinical significance and those with potential high clinical importance.