title: Characteristics of an oral and maxillofacial radiology department. Report of the ad hoc Department Characteristics Committee of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology.
abstract: Oral and maxillofacial radiology is a dynamic and multifaceted discipline that plays a critical role in patient care, the education of general dentists and dental specialists, and the academic health of the dental school. Diagnostic and treatment advances in temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD), implants trauma and orthognathic surgery, and craniofacial abnormalities depend heavily on conventional and advanced imaging techniques. Oral and maxillofacial radiology contributes to the education of pre- and post-doctoral dental students with respect to biomedical and clinical knowledge, cognitive and psychomotor skills, and the professional and ethical values necessary to properly prescribe, obtain, and interpret radiographs. The development of an active and successful oral and maxillofacial radiology department, division, or section requires the committment of institutional resources. This document may serve as a guide to dental schools committed to excellence in oral and maxillofacial radiology.
authors.affiliation: University of Medicine and Dentistry of new Jersey, Newark, USA.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Kantor
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Beideman
authors.forename: D K
authors.initials: DK
authors.lastname: Benn
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Geist
authors.forename: L G
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Hollender
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Ludlow
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Matteson
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Miles
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Pharoah
authors.forename: A B
authors.initials: AB
authors.lastname: Reiskin
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003071:Cognition; D019465:Craniofacial Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D003406:Credentialing; D003757:Dental Implantation; D018865:Dental Research; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D004497:Education, Dental; D004499:Education, Dental, Graduate; D004990:Ethics, Dental; D005179:Faculty, Dental / Q000592:standards; D005257:Fellowships and Scholarships; D005792:General Practice, Dental / Q000193:education; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D009048:Motor Skills; D056948:Orthognathic Surgical Procedures; D005791:Patient Care; D011597:Psychomotor Performance; D011871:Radiology / Q000191:economics / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration; D012575:Schools, Dental / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration; D013039:Specialties, Dental / Q000193:education; D013335:Students, Dental; D013663:Teaching; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D000078329:Workforce