EFOMP webinar on DRLs and QA in Dental Imaging
EFOMP webinar on DRLs and QA in dental Imaging
This webinar, hosted by the Dental Imaging Special Interest group, will explore the significant advancements and quality assurance practices in dental imaging. Over the past decades, the field has transitioned from traditional film processing to sophisticated 3D imaging leading to improved diagnostic techniques.
A focal point of the webinar will be the establishment of national Dose Reference Levels (DRLs) for dental Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT ) in Greece. The process involved an extensive email survey that collected dose-related data from 114 facilities covering 120 CBCT scanners and 2928 patient scans. The survey gathered detailed information on patient demographics, referral indications, dose protocols, field sizes and Kerma Area Product values. The 75th percentile values for common referral indications were identified, revealing significant dose variations.
The wide distribution of dosimetric data, highlights the challenges in standardizing DRLs due to the relatively recent adoption of dental CBCT. Despite existing international guidelines, further efforts are needed for effective implementation. This webinar will emphasize the importance of developing a common methodology for DRL definition to enhance the comparability of research outcomes across different regions of Europe.
Additionally, the implementation of DRLs in dental radiology has been crucial in optimizing radiation doses, balancing image quality with patient safety. The webinar will discuss the impact of DRLs on clinical practice, technological advancements in intraoral and extraoral radiography, and the expanding role of CBCT. Variations in dose based on the Field of View (FOV) and clinical indications will be analyzed, along with an international comparison of DRL values.
In conclusion, this webinar aims to address the challenges encountered in the DRL definition process and contribute to the development of standardized methodologies on a regional and international level.