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Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology AKA (Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology) is that specialty of Dentistry

Dentistry

Dentistry is the branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures and their impact on the human body. Dentistry is widely considered...

concerned with performance and interpretation of diagnostic imaging used for examining the craniofacial, dental and adjacent structures. OMFR or DMFR is one of nine dental specialties

Specialty (dentistry)

In the United States, Canada, and Australia, there are nine recognized dental specialties in which some dentists choose to train and practice, in addition to or instead of general dentistry....

recognized by the American Dental Association

American Dental Association

The American Dental Association is an American professional association established in 1859 which has more than 155,000 members. Based in Chicago, the ADA is the world's largest and oldest national dental association and promotes good oral health to the public while representing the dental...

, Royal College of Dentists of Canada, and Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons

Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons

The Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons or RACDS is a professional college established in 1965 that administers Fellowship Exams for both general and specialist dental practitioners in the Australasian region...

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Oral and maxillofacial imaging includes, but is not limited to, cone beam

Helical cone beam computed tomography

Spiral computed tomography is a computed tomography, technology involving movement in a spiral pattern for the purpose of increasing resolution...

CT, multislice CT, MRI, PET, ultrasound scan, dental panoramic radiology, cephalometric imaging, intra-oral imaging (e.g. Bitewing, peri-apical and occlusal radiographs) in addition to special tests like sialograph

Sialogram

Sialogram or sialography is imaging of the salivary glands using x-ray-Technique:A baseline radiograph of the required salivary gland would be taken , a cannula then is inserted in this salivary gland duct's opening in the mouth, then a Radio-opaque fluid is injected in the duct through a small...

s. Visible light, optical coherence tomography and tera ray imaging are examples of additional methods in use or under development. Image guidance includes Haptic and Robotic devices.

Training

To become an Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist one must first complete a dental degree

Dental degree

There are a number of first professional degrees in dentistry offered by schools in various countries around the world. These include the following:* Doctor of Dental Surgery * Doctor of Dental Medicine * Bachelor of Dentistry...

and then apply for and complete a postgraduate course of training (usually between 2-4 years in length). Training includes all aspects of radiation physics, radiation biology, radiation safety, radiologic technique, the patho-physiology of disease and interpretation of diagnostic images. Training includes hospital rotations using all imaging modalities.

USA

The American Dental Association (CODA) accredited programs are a minimum of two years in length. Following successful completion of this training the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist becomes Board eligible to challenge the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology examination. Successful completion of board certification results in Diplomate status in the ABOMR.

Australia

Australian programs are accredited by the Australian Dental Council (ADC) and are 3 years in length and culminate with either a Master degree (MDS or MPhil) or a Doctor of Clinical Dentistry degree (DClinDent). Fellowship (FRANZCR) can then be acquired through the Royal Australia New Zealand College of Radiologists and/or the (FRACDS) Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons.

Canada

Canadian programs are accredited by the (CDAC) and are a minimum of two years in length and usually culminate with a Master of Science (MSc) degree. Graduates are then eligible to sit for the Fellowship exams with the Royal College of Dentists of Canada (FRCD (C)).

UK

Programs in the United Kingdom are 4 years in length and culminate in a Certificate in Completion of Specialty Training (CCST) and often a Master of Science degree (MSc). Graduates are then eligible to sit for the Diploma of Dental Radiology from the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR DDR)

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