THE BITS AND BYTES OF DIGITAL
RADIOLOGY
CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE
ON DIGITAL RADIOLOGY
October 27 and 28,
2005
The
After the great success of the Bits and Bytes courses in
previous years, we have the pleasure to announce the next course which will be
held on Thursday October 27 and
Digital Radiology
Digital Radiology is rapidly becoming a well-accepted tool
for oral and maxillofacial radiology. A large number of systems for intra- and
extra-oral radiography is available at this moment.
This course will highlight specific features of each of the technologies and
compare them with conventional film based imaging, to support the selection
process of the appropriate equipment.
It's not just the system hardware that is important.
Software to help the dentist diagnose is equally important. Digital radiography
offers the possibility to extract more information from the radiographic images
we use, compared to conventional film images.
During the course, participants will have ample time to experience the
use of dedicated software for image acquisition, storage and retrieval, as well
as computer-aided image analysis and interpretation/diagnosis, including
digital subtraction radiography.
The third topic of this course is the implementation of
digital radiology in larger organizations, such as a
Sessions taught
One day will focus on digital radiography as a diagnostic instrument. Sessions which
cover subtraction radiography, contrast and density enhancement, gamma
correction, and geometric reconstruction as well as quality assurance of
imaging procedures and appropriate digital image correction and diagnostic
optimization will be taught.
The other day will cover the requirements for the integration of digital systems into the dental office. Special attention will be given to the introduction of digital radiology in a filmless dental school combining digital systems from multiple manufacturers. Technical as well as organizational aspects will be presented, as well as the need for a standardized database structure.
Participants
The course is intended for:
·
Dentists,
·
Oral radiologists,
·
Oral surgeons,
orthodontists, dentists specialized in periodontology, endodontology,
cariology, and implantology and other dental specialists using maxillofacial
radiology as a diagnostic tool
· Clinicians responsible for the implementation of digital radiography and the selection of digital equipment.
The lecturers
The primary course leaders will be Paul F. van der Stelt (DDS, PhD) and Gerard C.H. Sanderink (DDS, PhD).
Paul van der
Stelt received his training as a Dentist
and an Oral Radiologist. He is chairman of the department of Oral and Maxillofacial
Radiology of the Academic Centre for Dentistry in
Gerard C.H.
Sanderink is also a dentist by training
and a senior staff member of the department of Oral and Maxillofacial
Radiology. He is recognized as an expert in digital radiology and system
performance, and has great experience in the development and application of
computer aided learning methods.
Other lecturers with a thorough knowledge of various
aspects of digital radiology will participate in the course.
ACTA was the first dental school in the world where digital radiography was completely integrated into the patient management software to create a school wide paper- and filmless environment
Course
facilities
The course is practical in nature and exercises will reinforce the lecture information. The course is partly utilizing the Emago/Advanced software package for computer-aided image interpretation.
Limited Attendance
The number of participants is limited to 20 persons, to facilitate ample interaction between the lecturers and the delegates.
Dates and location
This course will take place on Thursday October 27 and
Course fee
The course fee is € 625,- . This includes registration, all course materials, lunches and a social event with dinner on Thursday evening.
Registration
Registration Form (print and fax)
Registration is done by sending the registration form to
the course secretariat and by paying the course fee. The course fee can be paid
by creditcard (Eurocard/Mastercard
or VISA), by Eurocheque, or by Bank Transfer. Please
indicate on the registration form which method you used. Registration is only
final after your registration form and course fee have been received.
The following refunds will be made in case of cancellation:
before
Accompanying persons
Acommodation
If you need any assistance when
booking your hotel, you can contact the Course Secretariat, Mrs. Yvonne Emmer
(see address below).
Further information
If you need any assistance, please send a letter, fax or
e-mail to the course secretariat:
Mrs.
Y.O. Emmer
Dept of Oral and
Louwesweg 1
1066 EA Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Phone
+31 (20) 5188261
Fax +31 (20) 5188480
Email: y.emmer@acta.nl