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Verifiable enhanced CPD

Principles of CBCT — Level 1 Training Course

Online Level 1 CBCT training for UK dentists in private practice. Work through slide-based modules, pass quizzes and a final exam, then receive a verifiable CPD certificate.

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CPD hours
5
GDC outcomes
C,D
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Aims & objectives

What this Level 1 course sets out to achieve for dental professionals.

Aim

To equip dental professionals with the core knowledge required for Level 1 CBCT practice: justifying, undertaking and performing basic interpretation of cone beam CT imaging of the dento-alveolar region, safely and in compliance with IR(ME)R 2017.

Objectives

  • Apply the justification principle and selection criteria to decide when CBCT is — and is not — the right imaging choice
  • Understand the IR(ME)R roles of referrer, practitioner, operator and owner, and the duties of each
  • Manage referrals, service level agreements and patient data in line with IR(ME)R and UK GDPR
  • Explain the factors governing radiation dose and apply ALARA in everyday scanning
  • Select an appropriate field of view and resolution for common clinical indications
  • Recognise normal CBCT anatomy of the dento-alveolar region and common normal variants
  • Identify common artefacts, prevent avoidable ones, and distinguish artefact from pathology
  • Use multi-planar reconstruction, nerve tracing and implant planning workflows at an introductory level, and recognise when to refer for a specialist report

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Curriculum

Ten modules covering justification, IR(ME)R, dose, anatomy, artefacts, and clinical cases, finishing with a final exam.

  1. 01

    Introduction & What is Level 1

    Overview of Level 1 CBCT training requirements and course structure.

  2. 02

    Justification & Selection Criteria

    When CBCT is justified and how selection criteria guide imaging decisions.

  3. 03

    IR(ME)R Roles & Responsibilities (incl. operator checklists)

    IR(ME)R duty holders, roles, and practical operator checklists.

  4. 04

    Referrals, SLAs & GDPR

    Referral pathways, service-level agreements, and GDPR considerations.

  5. 05

    Radiation Physics, Dose & ALARA

    Radiation physics essentials, dose concepts, and ALARA in practice.

  6. 06

    Resolution, FOV & Image Quality

    Spatial resolution, field of view choices, and factors affecting image quality.

  7. 07

    Normal CBCT Anatomy

    Recognising normal CBCT anatomy relevant to dental practice.

  8. 08

    CBCT Artefacts

    Common CBCT artefacts, causes, and how to minimise them.

  9. 09

    Cases: MPR, Nerve Tracing & Implant Planning

    Practical cases covering MPR, nerve tracing, and implant planning.

  10. 10

    Final Exam

    Final examination covering the full Level 1 curriculum.