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Dental Radiograph and CBCT Interpretation (DENT004-0424)

The lectures for this course will be presented via Zoom.

Presenter: Matthew Lemmons, DVM, Dipl. AVDC
Course Open: April 3-May 4, 2024
Real Time Sessions (RTS): Wednesdays, April 10, 17, and 24, 2024; 8:00-10:00 pm ET (USA) World Clock Converter
Total CE Credit: 6
RACE Category: 6 hours Medical


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: Member $138 ($124 early bird special if enrolled by March 20, 2024)
Non-Member $231 ($208 early bird special if enrolled by March 20, 2024)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


Course Information:
The course is focused on the participant becoming comfortable with interpretation of intraoral dental radiographs of dogs and cats. Starting with normal radiographic anatomy and correlation to gross anatomy, a foundational knowledge base will be established. Also discussed in this section will be common radiographic errors and tools to fix these errors. Common presentations of common diseases will be discussed as well as a diagnostic algorithm for assessing less typical lesions. Periodontal, endodontic and tooth resorption related changes will be discussed in detail. The course will wrap up with the fundamentals of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) including principles for interpretation, its uses and limitations.


Learning Objectives: Upon completion of the course, the participant should be able to
  • discuss the different types of digital radiographic equipment available and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
  • recognize the need for making full mouth dental radiographs.
  • take or instruct their staff on how to properly make an intraoral radiograph.
  • recognize and correct radiographic errors.
  • recognize normal radiographic anatomy of the teeth, jaws, and associated structures.
  • develop a diagnostic algorithm to aid in interpretation when the pathology is easily classified.
  • recognize radiographic patterns of periodontal disease, endodontic disease, and tooth resorption and the clinical indications of these diseases.
  • avoid the common errors in intraoral radiographic diagnosis.
  • become familiar with the principles of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) acquisition and interpretation.


Level and Prerequisites: This basic VIN CE course is open for enrollment to veterinarians actively interested in the interpretation of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and dental radiographs.
Credit Approval: This course is approved for 6 hours of continuing education credit by RACE for veterinarians. (RACE 20-1168554)


Course Agenda:

Week 1 (Real Time Session April 10, 2024)
This session will demonstrate how to obtain full mouth dental radiographs, errors in making radiographs and the normal radiographic appearance. It will introduce general changes seen with pathology to allow for interpretation of pathology.

Week 2 (Real Time Session April 17, 2024)
The three most common dental pathologies (periodontal disease, dental injury, tooth resorption) will be discussed, showing common and uncommon presentations.

Week 3 (Real Time Session April 24, 2024)
Oral pathology beyond the common diseases will be discussed, including various odontogenic cysts and neoplasia. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) will be introduced including principles of interpretation and indications.


Successful completion (scoring 80% or better) on the end-of-course test is required to earn a certificate of completion for the course. To learn more about the requirements for earning a CE certificate, please refer to Receiving Your CE Credit and Course Completion Certificate.

Course Materials: Course materials will be available in the course library prior to each Real Time Session.
Required Textbook(s): There is no required textbook for this course.


Enrollment is closed.  

Tuition: Member $138 ($124 early bird special if enrolled by March 20, 2024)
Non-Member $231 ($208 early bird special if enrolled by March 20, 2024)
Prices are listed in US dollars.


*To ensure participants are ready and prepared for classes, enrollment will close on April 9, 2024 at 5 pm ET (USA) or when the maximum number of participants is reached.

*For more information on how online CE works, see the Participant Resource Center.


Enrollment qualifications:
  1. VIN CE Courses:
    1. VIN CE courses are open to VIN member, VIN student member, and non-member veterinarians.
    2. Veterinary support staff must be VSPN members in order to enroll in a VIN CE course open to VSPN member enrollment.
  2. VSPN CE Courses:
    1. VSPN CE courses are open to veterinary support staff and veterinarians.
    2. Only VIN and VSPN members can enroll in a VSPN CE course.
    3. Veterinarians will only receive credit for those VSPN CE courses that specify in the Accreditation statement that the course is accredited for veterinarians.
  3. Please check the course Level and Prerequisites, Accreditation, and Tuition before enrolling.
  4. Each enrollee must be able to receive emails from @vspn.org and @vin.com addresses.
    1. Email is our major form of communication with participants; personal emails are highly recommended rather than clinic/hospital email addresses.
  5. For further assistance call 800-846-0028 ext. 797 or email CEonVIN@vin.com. Please include the course title, your full name, and contact information in your correspondence.


Course withdrawal and refund policy: A complete refund of the paid course price will be issued when your withdrawal request is received prior to the listed start date of the course. If you wish to withdraw after the start date please contact the VIN office 800-846-0028 ext. 797 to discuss eligibility for a pro-rated refund.

*For more information on VIN's upcoming CE courses, check the VIN Course Catalog.

Katherine James, DVM, PhD, DACVIM (SAIM)
VIN Education Director

VIN CE Services: CEonVIN@vin.com
800-846-0028 or 530-756-4881; ext. 797
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