"Current and Emerging Trends in Imaging Science and Techniques with Dr. William C. Scarfe"

"Current and Emerging Trends in Imaging Science and Techniques with Dr. William C. Scarfe"
Presented by The Kentucky Academy of General Dentistry
Sponsored by Ivoclar
August 16, 2024, 11am-3pm

TEN20 Brewery 
1020 E Washington Street Louisville, KY 40206

LECTURE TOPICS
TOPIC: Hiding in Plain Sight: The Significance of Radiographic Incidental Findings

PRECIS: Dental radiographs, particularly cone beam computer tomographic (CBCT) images,
display far more detailed information of the maxillofacial region than previously thought.
Incidental findings may occur in up to 50% of images. Even experienced clinicians may not be
familiar with the recognition or importance of entities on dental images outside their area of
primary interest. The presence of these findings challenges the clinician to be familiar with the
relative incidence, identification, and detection of incidental findings of clinical significance. This
program will describe the imaging characteristics and differential diagnosis of significant
incidental findings and differential diagnosis and management strategies discussed.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1) Become familiar with imaging artifacts, anatomic anomalies, and calcifications in the
head and neck that may present as incidental findings on dental images
2) Develop a regionally based, radiographic differential diagnosis.
3) Apply management strategies for specific incidental findings.

TOPIC: CBCT in Dental Practice: Expanding Clinical Use

PRECIS: Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) systems provide the dental clinician with a
cost and dose efficient modality capable of accurate three-dimensional imaging of the
maxillofacial skeleton. This presentation provides an overview of the drivers for, and latest
developments in, maxillofacial CBCT with current clinical and emerging applications in dental
practice. Other clinical considerations in the adoption of this technology are discussed from the
viewpoint of all stakeholders such as evidence-based guidelines for use, professional
responsibilities including radiologic interpretation, training, low dose imaging and liability and
quality assurance issues.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1) Understand the current and emerging applications of CBCT in dental practice
2) Appreciate the role of CBCT as a scaffold for an increasing variety of diagnostic inputs
3) Recognize the professional implications and responsibilities of practitioners when
utilizing CBCT in dental practice

TOPIC: Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Dental Radiology: Perspective and Experience

PRECIS: The increasing pervasion of artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented intelligence (AuI)
into our lives over the last 10 years has been nothing but revolutionary. It’s adoption in
Dentistry is no less dramatic, already leading to in a paradigm shift in patient care, diagnostics,
and administrative processes. Professor Scarfe is currently involved in numerous projects
involving AI/AuI and has a unique hands-on perspective, especially in imaging and diagnosis.
Prof. Scarfe will give an overview of the application of AI in dentistry, specifically in oral and
maxillofacial radiology, and provide an insight into current research and future implementation
of this technology.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
1. Understand and distinguish the differences and similarities between Artificial (AI) and
Augmented Intelligence (AuI)
2. Acknowledge the variety of applications of AI /AuI in Dentistry, especially in dental
imaging, diagnosis and treatment planning.
3. Appreciate the current and potential considerations and implications of adoption of this
technology into Dental practice for all stakeholders (patients, clinicians, public health
advocates, third party payers).

PRESENTER DETAILS
NAME: William C. Scarfe BDS, FRACDS, MS, FACD
TITLE: Professor, Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Dept. of Diagnosis and Oral Health
AFFILIATION: University of Louisville School of Dentistry, Louisville, Kentucky USA
BIOSKETCH: Professor Scarfe is an oral and maxillofacial radiologist and co-author of the
textbook “CBCT: Maxillofacial 3D Imaging Applications”. He has served as Secretary, Treasurer
and President of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and Editor of the

journal, Oral Surgery Oral Pathology Oral Medicine Oral Radiology. He has also served as Vice-
president, North American Regional Director, and Secretary to the Board of the International

Association of Dento-Maxillofacial Radiology. He is currently a member of Editorial Advisory
Board for the Australian Dental Journal and a Director of the American Board of Oral and
Maxillofacial Radiology. Dr. Scarfe has published extensively on cone beam computed
tomography (CBCT) including consensus statements on general and specific use guidelines and
discipline specific applications of CBCT. He is active in research on dental radiology and
specifically on the clinical applications of CBCT imaging.