Dr. Santos is an assistant professor in the Department of Oral Health & Diagnosis at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. He obtained his DDS and MS degrees from the Federal University of Bahia (Brazil) and PhD from the University of Sao Paulo (Brazil). He has published extensively in oral and maxillofacial radiology and serves as an editorial board member of the journal Clinical Oral Investigations.  

Cone beam computed tomography is a powerful tool in dentistry and is widely used for diagnosis and treatment planning in various clinical conditions. Over two decades of CBCT use have made us aware of how often patients present anatomical variations not seen on 2D radiographs. Moreover, these anatomical variations may significantly impact treatment planning. This course covers common anatomical variations seen on CBCT and how these findings impact clinical practice.

At the conclusion of this course, participants should be able to:

• Recognize dental, osseous, and neurovascular anatomical variations commonly observed in CBCT exams.
• Discuss the clinical significance of anatomical variation findings and how they may influence treatment planning.