Welcome to Spark CPD

Aims:

To enable students to identify normal radiographic anatomy of the maxilla and mandible, and to develop the skills necessary to interpret radiographic features of dental caries and periodontal diseases for accurate diagnosis and clinical decision-making.

• ✅ To enable students to identify normal radiographic anatomy of the maxilla and mandible.
• ✅ To develop the skills necessary to interpret radiographic features of dental caries and periodontal diseases for accurate diagnosis and clinical decision-making.

Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• ✅ Recognize and label key anatomical landmarks of the maxilla and mandible on radiographs.
• ✅ Differentiate between normal anatomical structures and pathological changes on dental radiographs.
• ✅ Identify and classify different types of dental caries (e.g., interproximal, occlusal, root caries) using radiographic evidence.
• ✅ Understand the radiographic features associated with the progression of periodontal disease.
• ✅ Correlate clinical findings with radiographic signs in cases of dental caries and periodontal disease.
• ✅ Apply radiographic interpretation skills in formulating preliminary diagnoses and treatment plans.

Learning Outcomes:

After completing the course, participants will be able to:

• 🎯 Accurately identify and describe normal anatomical structures of the maxilla and mandible on various dental radiographs (e.g., periapical, bitewing, panoramic).
• 🎯 Detect early and advanced signs of dental caries on radiographic images.
• 🎯 Interpret radiographic indicators of periodontal disease, such as bone loss, furcation involvement, and calculus deposits.
• 🎯 Distinguish between normal and abnormal findings to avoid misdiagnosis.
• 🎯 Integrate radiographic interpretation into comprehensive patient assessments and clinical practice.