OMFR – Page 5 – Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

First Week

I just completed the first week. Very straight forward, still had a few orientation things that had to be completed. The good news though is that I have started a couple of my classes. One that absolutely matters and another that matters until I get my research completed. As with any programs, you will take… Continue reading First Week

Orientation

So finally went through orientation. As with any orientation I have been to, this was long and a bit drawn out but necessary. I’m glad it was done in a single day and not split up. That being said, I have my parking pass, my student ID and now ready to start. As with any… Continue reading Orientation

Finally Arrived

So I finally made it to my destination. Tomorrow I’m going in to fill out some paperwork for my employment by the school. A couple of days after that will be orientation. Then I’m going back home for a long weekend with the family before I finally start the actual program. This is very exciting.… Continue reading Finally Arrived

Less Than Two Weeks to Go

I’m starting to get anxious regarding getting started. I’m ready to go. It is an odd feeling prior to starting a program. The same feeling I suppose I had before dental school started. This time, however, I don’t think I’m going to have a dream the night before about losing my lower incisor. I probably… Continue reading Less Than Two Weeks to Go

Is General Radiology Over?

I found an interesting article discussing whether general radiology is needed anymore or are the subspecialties taking over. I would imagine that just as with any health practice, eventually it becomes more specialized and more diversified as knowledge increases. It used to be that doctors did everything, now there are many specialties in medicine. The… Continue reading Is General Radiology Over?

Technology in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

This video is well worth watching. It discusses how technology is changing radiology and medicine all together. The bit about radiology I find most interesting, especially since it demonstrates what is possible in oral and maxillofacial radiology In dentistry, the time is now for sure huge changes in imaging and diagnosing. With the CAMBRA movement… Continue reading Technology in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

Different Imaging Modalities

New Study on SWIFT MRI

The Journal of Endodontics has published a new study on SWIFT MRI by which the authors compare several modalities of imaging, including cone beam CT, to the technique as it’s being developed. It looks very promising and is quickly becoming my favorite future technology in dentistry. The fact that it removes ionizing radiation from the… Continue reading New Study on SWIFT MRI

Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Salaries

So in doing a whole lot of research into this, turns out there really isn’t a very accurate salary range to go by. It seems to me that most oral and maxillofacial (head and neck) radiologists do a combination of part time teaching and part time private practice. Part time teaching doesn’t really earn that… Continue reading Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Salaries

Ultrasound for Ultraimaging

Looks like Ultrasound is starting to make a run for it when it comes to intraoral imaging. For me the true competition is going to be between this modality and Swift MRI technique. I’m still more interested in MRI over ultrasound. Ultrasound doesn’t really do too well with detail, at least not what I’ve seen… Continue reading Ultrasound for Ultraimaging