title: Cone-beam computed tomography and the dentist.
abstract: Although cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) is just 15 years old, it has revolutionized the practice of dentistry, so much so, there is hardly a dental specialty which has not been affected by this technology. Nevertheless, it presents the dentist with a number of important challenges. An initial steep learning curve must be addressed without unnecessary exposure to the patient. This is particularly important when the patient is a child.
authors.affiliation: Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: MacDonald
mesh_terms: D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D003729:Dental Care / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011861:Radiography, Dental / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods
keywords: cone-beam computed tomography; dentistry; radiation dose; radiology