Imaging Pearls: When to Recruit the Third Dimension and How to Maximize your Yield from Radiographic Studies by Zubad Newaz, DDS
Pennsylvania Academy of General Dentistry: Keystone Explorer | Spring 2021
Both two- and three-dimensional imaging have great utility in dental diagnostics, each with their advantages and limitations. Radiology has the ability to not only answer questions about disease or abnormalities but also to provide anatomic information that is essential to proper diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment delivery.... Read full article.
Imaging of the Temporomandibular Joint by Drs. Dania Tamimi, Husniye Demirturk Kocasarac & Shaza Mardini
Seminars in Roentgenology | July 2019
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a unique structure as it is the only diarthroidal synovial join in the body. It is continuously loaded, even when not functioning, and needs to be biomechanically sound in order to withstand the high mechanical loading that it is subject due during function. This article will discuss the anatomy and function ... Read full article.
Considerations for Use of Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Orthodontics by
Shikha Rathi, BDS, MS, and David Hatcher, DDS, MSc
CDA Journal | February 2019
Abstract: The intent of this article is to identify clinical presentations that may benefit from an investigation with a cone beam computed tomography scan. These indications include dolichofacial growth pattern, mandibular asymmetry, acquired change in bite, impactions, craniofacial malformations, TMD and patients with suspected sleep disorders. Read full article.
High Value Scenarios for CBCT Imaging in Orthodontics by Drs. David C. Hatcher & Shikha Rathi
College of Diplomates of the ABO: The College E-Zine | Summer, 2017
Imaging is utilized in orthodontics as a tool to acquire anatomic information for diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment assessment. CBCT, a widely available 3 dimensional imaging technique, provides an anatomic accuracy that is not achievable with conventional panoramic and cephalometric imaging and therefore has the potential to have unique clinical value in selected clinical scenarios... Read full article
Advancing Technologies in Virtual Planning and Guided Execution by Richard F. Jackson
Sacramento Magazine for Dentists: The Nugget | April 2017
This topic reflects the accelerating changes that are occurring both in dentistry and medicine. It reminds me of the brand new book by the NY Times editor and best-selling author, Thomas Friedman, titled "An Optimist Guide to Thriving in the Age of Acceleration". My topic, "Virtual Planning and Guided Surgery" reflect these accelerations that are taking place today... Read full article.
Patient Specific Modeling and Clinical Applications by Drs. David C. Hatcher & Shikha Rathi
Sacramento Magazine for Dentists: The Nugget | April 2017
One of the goals of digital technology, besides improved diagnostics, has been to create and interact with the virtial dynamic patient-specific model that can be used for a variety of therapeutic endeavors. This anticipated process begins with imaging the patient with the appropriate devices required to meet the diagnostic challenge and then producing a patient specific... Read full article.
AAOMR Executive Council Advisory on Teleradiology
May 31, 2016
Teleradiology consists of (1) the transmission of radiographic images beyond the immediate vicinity of image acquisition, for the purpose of image interpretations by a receiving practitioner, and (2) the transmission of interpretations by the receiving practitioner to the requesting clinician... Read full article
