Cone Beam Computed Tomography: Clinical Application and Implications

August 3, 2026

The training consists of lectures and case reviews designed to familiarize participants with the basic cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) principles for ordering, acquisition, and interpretation of CBCT scans, standardized CBCT report formats, anatomic variations, pathologic entities identified on CBCT images, and case reviews. The fundamentals of radiation safety are also reviewed.

For more information about this activity, please contact Lt Col Erik Anderson at [email protected].

Target Audience

This activity provides continuing education for dentists, dental residents, dental hygienists, dental technicians. A certificate of attendance is available for other attendees.

Learning Objectives

  1. Recognize the indications for small, medium, and large volume CBCT images
  2. Identify the indications for CBCT imaging in dentistry
  3. Identify the required components of a CBCT report
  4. Explain the fundamentals of radiation physics and safety
  5. Identify normal anatomy and anatomic variation on CBCT images
  6. Describe the principles of ordering, acquisition and CBCT interpretation
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 8.00 ADA CERP

    DHA J-7 CEPO is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education (CDE). ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP. 

    DHA J-7 CEPO designates this activity for 8.00 continuing education credits.

  • 8.00 Attendance
Course opens: 
07/27/2026
Course expires: 
08/17/2026
Event starts: 
08/03/2026 - 8:00am EDT
Event ends: 
08/03/2026 - 5:00pm EDT
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Lt Col Erik Anderson, D.D.S. Presenter has no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose.

Disclosure: DHA J-7 staff, planners, authors, faculty, and content reviewers for this educational activity have no relevant financial or non-financial relationship(s) relating to the course content or with ineligible companies to disclose.

Available Credit

  • 8.00 ADA CERP

    DHA J-7 CEPO is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education (CDE). ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at ADA.org/CERP. 

    DHA J-7 CEPO designates this activity for 8.00 continuing education credits.

  • 8.00 Attendance
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Requirements:  CE/CME certificates are awarded to MHS participants who fully complete the activity, successfully submit the evaluation survey, and pass the posttest with a minimum score of 80% unless noted otherwise. The deadline to claim credit is Aug 17, 2026.

Access Code/Accommodations: Some activities require an access code to register or claim CE/CME credit. For inquiries regarding the access code or accommodations, please email Lt Col Erik Anderson at [email protected]. 

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