As of July 1st, a new set of ADA codes were released for CBCT scans and interpretation. I believe these codes more accurately reflect the real word oral and maxillofacial radiology practice and provide a step in the right direction for imaging centers or private dental practices. The codes also account for proper interpretation of… Continue reading New ADA Codes
Officially a Third Year Resident
Looks like it is official, I am now in my third year of my radiology residency. What have I learned so far? I am much more capable of diagnosing now than I ever was before. Radiology has given me the confidence to be able to look at radiographs and also correlate my clinical findings to… Continue reading Officially a Third Year Resident
Finishing Up the Semester
As the year comes down to a close, it’s looking more and more relaxing. After a very busy two years, now is the time where the boards and finalizing my thesis become priority. I have finally finished all coursework required. Residency is a bit of an interesting thing. First of all, it is much more… Continue reading Finishing Up the Semester
University of Florida Taking Applicants
The new oral and maxillofacial radiology residency program at the University of Florida College of Dentistry has started accepting applications. For more information, please follow the link below: http://dental.ufl.edu/admissions/advanced-graduate-education-programs/programs/oral-maxillofacial-radiology/
Life as a Radiology Resident and Beyond
As it stands these days, I am starting to approach the end of my residency. I am getting busier and busier these days. There are mainly four more things that I have to complete in order to finish. Two exams, my thesis and the first part of the boards. Once those are complete I am… Continue reading Life as a Radiology Resident and Beyond
Second Year and Personal Statements
As the new year begins I feel that it is time to update this blog, even if it is a small update. These days things are getting very very busy. With juggling clinic, reports, undergraduate students and classes things are getting a bit busy. This year the concentration is on a couple of subjects and… Continue reading Second Year and Personal Statements
Beginning of Second Year
Just to update everyone as to what’s been happening. Basically the past month or so have been just pure clinic and reports. I’m ready for the next challenge and the next semester. During this year there will be three things to concentrate on, a couple of tough classes, board preparation and the third being my… Continue reading Beginning of Second Year
And Done…
I am officially done with all my finals and exams for first year. It was an adventure and I have to say I have never really truly felt “down” about any of it. For the summer I will be swimming in reports and conebeam CT scans. I am absolutely excited about the experience, it’s really… Continue reading And Done…
Oh Anatomy…
In the next couple of weeks I have a head and neck anatomy exam coming up. I have to admit, I am a bit nervous about it. As always I am amazed by the number of different structures that are in the body. I am doubly impressed by how many structures are in the head… Continue reading Oh Anatomy…
Such a Better Semester
Now that I’m just over a month into this second semester of radiology, I have to say, I am glad I am here. I always was glad, but now things are relevant, interesting, you can place any good adjective you would like here. It really is a great lifestyle and contradictory to what most people… Continue reading Such a Better Semester