Craniomaxillofacial deformities/cosmetic surgeryCone-Beam Computed Tomography Education and Exposure in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Training Programs in the United States
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Study Design and Sample
To address the research purpose, the authors designed a cross-sectional study of all 102 US-based OMS program directors (PDs) from January 1, 2014 through April 30, 2014. A 10-question multiple-choice survey using the online program surveymonkey.com was electronically mailed to each PD on 4 separate dates (Fig 1). Inclusion in the study required only completion of the survey.
Study Variables and Data Collection
An online link to the questionnaire was sent with an inquiry electronic mail 4 times to each PD with instructions on how
Results
Fifty-four PDs (53%) responded to the survey. Not every PD responded to every question in the survey. Responses were received through an online-based Web site and results were interpreted accordingly. All responses were anonymous, so no distinction was made for PD affiliation with a hospital or dental school or medical school.
Questions 1 and 5 addressed access to CBCT. Evaluation of question 1 data showed that many OMS residents (87%) have access to CBCT (Table 1). In question 5 the data showed
Discussion
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the access, education and training, relevance, and image interpretation responsibility OMS residents are experiencing with CBCT. The authors theorized that because CBCT is rapidly becoming more prevalent and pertinent in the practice of OMS, it is becoming more widely incorporated in the OMS resident curriculum. The specific purpose of the study was to determine how many programs incorporate CBCT into the resident curriculum, how CBCT is used and
Acknowledgment
The authors would like to acknowledge the assistance of Thomas B. Dodson DMD, MPH in the preparation of this manuscript for publication.
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