Craniomaxillofacial deformities/cosmetic surgery
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Education and Exposure in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Training Programs in the United States

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Purpose

The purpose of this study was to estimate the penetration of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) in oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) residency programs in the United States. In addition, this study was designed to assess the education and training, relevance, and image interpretation responsibility of CBCT as experienced by OMS residents.

Materials and Methods

The authors performed a cross-sectional study of all 102 US-based OMS program directors (PDs) from January 1, 2014 through April 30, 2014. Study variables included questions about 4 key factors in CBCT in OMS programs: access, education and training, relevance, and image interpretation responsibility. Data analysis was a product of the percentage of positive responses to each question.

Results

Fifty-four PDs participated in the study. The results showed that 87% of responding OMS programs have access to CBCT and that CBCT is used primarily for dental implant-related procedures.

Conclusion

OMS residents are actively involved in CBCT use in their residency. OMS residents' access to CBCT is increasing, and their education, training, and image interpretation responsibility is increasing.

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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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