​Features of the course

• Each delegate will be provided with a computer for the hands-on component of the live in-person practical training days  
• After the first face-to-face day delegates will then be required to prepare reports in their own time and submit their completed assignments by the given deadline ready for assessment by the faculty ahead of day 2
• Delegates will discuss a case with the group on the second face-to-face day
• Limited number of delegates to ensure maximum interaction with the experienced team of clinical academics
• Multi-disciplinary faculty including experienced radiologists, endodontists and oral surgeons

Course format

Pre-course reading: Delegates will receive pre-course reading (3 hours)

Pre-course webinar: Introductory on-demand webinar covering a modern look at radiation dose to be viewed prior to attending day one (1 hour)

Day 1: Saturday 27 November 2021: One-day seminar and hands-on reporting (BDA HQ, London) (7 hours)

Self-directed reporting exercises: case assignments provided by the faculty to complete in your own time (8 hours - eight exercises on USB key with enclosed software, each takes one hour). Note: access to a Windows-based laptop/PC will be required to complete the exercises, and completed assigments will need to be submitted ahead of Day 2 (exact deadline TBC) 

Day 2: Saturday 8 January 2022: Case discussion of CBCT reports by the delegates and reflection. Feedback from the faculty on the reporting exercises prepared by the delegates. (BDA HQ, London) (5 hours).

Who should attend?

The masterclass is recommended for all personnel who may be entitled to act as IRMER practitioners and operators undertaking the justification and clinical evaluation (radiological reporting) of CBCT images that are confined to the dento-alveolar region.

Speakers

	​Simon Harvey, Consultant in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology, The Eastman Dental Hospital, London and Queen Victoria Hospital, Sussex Simon works at The Eastman Dental Hospital, London and Queen Victoria Hospital, Sussex. His clinical practice and research interests are dentoalveolar CBCT and salivary gland interventional radiology. He has an interest in medicolegal disputes and he is published in several peer review journals and books. He is a passionate educator to undergraduates at KCL and post-graduate audiences around the world in person and online.
​	​Professor Shanon Patel, Consultant Endodontist, King's College London Dental Institute Shanon divides his time between working in a specialist practice in central London and teaching future Specialist Endodontists in the Postgraduate Unit at King's College London Dental Institute. His PhD thesis assessed the use of CBCT in the management of Endodontic problems. Shanon is actively involved in research and has co-supervised over 50 Masters and PhD students. Primary research interests reflect some of the interesting challenges he faces in everyday clinical practice and include survival of teeth, managing dental trauma, microbiology and CBCT in endodontics. Shanon has been the lead author of National (FGDP, Royal College of Surgeons) and European (ESE) guidelines on dental imaging in endodontics.  He has published over 100 papers in peer reviewed scientific journals and co-edited four endodontic and radiology textbooks which have been translated into five different languages.
​	​AJ Ray-Chaudhuri, Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, Specialist in Endodontics, Periodontics and Prosthodontics            AJ shares his time between his NHS Consultant role, Specialist referral practice and working as an independent Expert Witness. He is a member of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons' of Edinburgh and a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeon's of England. AJ is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has been placing and restoring implants for 10 years.
​	​Louise Ormondroyd, Consultant in Oral Surgery, Guy's Hospital, London  Louise's interests include multi-disciplinary team approach to managing patients with hypodontia and patients undergoing oncology treatment and subsequent complications (such as MRONJ and ORN). Louise has a diploma in conscious sedation and is an examiner for the LDS exam at the Royal College of Surgeons.
​	​Andrew Dawood, Specialist in Periodontics and Prosthodontics, Dawood & Tanner Dental Practice, London  Andrew limits his practice to implant dentistry. He is also an Honorary Consultant at University College Hospital London where he carries out complex reconstructions for severe trauma and oncology patients. One of the earliest advocates of CBCT, in 2006 he was the first to bring the technology to the UK. Andrew  co-authored the European Academy of Osseointegration guidelines in 2011. He is active in research and development in specialist implant manufacture and in 3D imaging and 3D printing, making extensive use of the latest digital technologies in his day to day implant practice. Andrew is also Clinical Director of Cavendish Imaging, a CBCT and medical modelling facility, and the founder of Digits2Widgets, a 3D printing studio.

Feedback from past attendees

"Outstanding course and very appropriate to my needs in practice. Already benefiting from the course, as are the patients" 

"Excellent content from experts in their fields" 

"Interactive and engaging, hands-on practice with immediate feedback" 

"Down to earth, practical, relevant"

Fees

The fee includes refreshments, lunch and all course documentation, including a copy of the book, 'Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Endodontics' by Harvey, Patel et al. Quintessence, 2016.

How to book

Login to the BDA website first. Then use the pink 'Register' button at the top right of this page.

If you do not already have a BDA website username and password, fill in this form and we'll set you up with a username and temporary password.

Please note: As long as you have a GDC number you can use the online booking system. You do not need to be a BDA member.

Should you require assistance please email events@bda.org or call the team on 020 7563 4590. 

Accreditation

24 hours enhanced CPD

The masterclass offers 24 hours of verifiable CPD and satisfies both Level 1 (Core) Training in Dental CBCT* and Level 2 (Further) Training in Dental CBCT Justification and Image Interpretation as outlined by the latest FGDP Guidance for Dental Practitioners on the Safe Use of X-ray Equipment (2020). It also satisfies level two (reporting) of the European Academy of Dentomaxillofacial Radiology (EADMFR) CBCT training guidelines assuring that both UK and European standards are met.

*When complemented by 5 hours of CPD in radiography and radiation protection (as recommended by the GDC for all dentists and dental care professionals as part of the enhanced CPD scheme).

Venue

COVID-Safe

Enhanced measures will be in place to keep delegates, staff and speakers safe during this event;

• Small group teaching
• Each delegate has their own laptop
• Frequent cleaning throughout the day
• Pre-packed lunches and refreshments
• Flexibility to transfer to a future course date should you find yourself prevented from attending due to the requirement to self-isolate or onset of COVID-related symptoms

Accommodation

If you wish to stay overnight during the event please contact MICE Concierge our appointed hotel booking agency by email hello@miceconcierge.com or call 01438 908 770.

Cancellation terms and conditions

Due to the requirement for specific materials and equipment to be arranged for individuals in advance of the masterclass, please be aware that our usual event cancellation terms and conditions (highlighted below) will be strictly adhered to*.

Cancellations received 29 days or more prior to an event will be entitled to a 100% credit voucher or refund. Cancellations received between 15 days and 28 days (inclusive) prior to the event will receive a 100% credit voucher to attend a future BDA event or a 75% refund. For cancellations received between 1 day and 14 days (inclusive) prior to the event, no credit voucher or refund will be given. Failure to attend the event on the day will constitute late cancellation and no credit voucher or refund will be given.

Substitutions are welcome at any time if they qualify for the same delegate rate or cheaper. Substitutions for attendees who qualify for a higher delegate rate should pay the difference.

*CANCELLATION FOR COVID-RELATED REASONS

It will be possible to transfer your place without penalty to the next available course dates, should you find yourself required to self-isolate or are experiencing covid-related symptoms.