Dr. Mahmud Mohammed (Fahim)
BDS (DU)MSc Dent (Maxillofacial Radiology)
- PhD Researcher, James Cook University, Australia
- Consultant Maxillofacial Radiologist
- Former Assistant Professor, Delta Medical College (Dental Unit)
CBCT Mini Residency. Read every voxel with confidence.
A 16-week mentored programme that takes dentists from scrolling through slices to writing independent, structured CBCT reports. Weekly live case sessions, full recordings, and real DICOM volumes you read and report yourself, from anywhere.
AXIAL
Slice 212 / 400
Slice 212 / 400
Voxel 0.2 mm
FOV 8 × 8 cm
FOV 8 × 8 cm
90 kVp · 8 mA
W 4000 · L 1200
W 4000 · L 1200
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16Modules, one each week
40+Real DICOM cases to read
16Live mentor sessions
12 moRecording access
5,000+
Experience from 5,000+ CBCT scans
Teaching cases and reading habits drawn from the panel's own reporting of more than 5,000 CBCT scans.
Clinical
Clinically oriented radiological assessment
Every finding is read in the context of the treatment decision: implant, endodontic, surgical, TMJ or referral.
Report
Clinical reporting
Structured, medico-legally safe reports that referring dentists and surgeons can act on.
Faculty · Reporting Panel
Taught by an active CBCT reporting panel
Two maxillofacial radiologists and an oral & maxillofacial surgeon teach every module, run the live case sessions and mark your reports.
Dr. Sarwer Jamal Biplob
BDSMCPSMS (OMFS)FTMJF
- CBCT Mini Residency, University of Minnesota, USA
- Certified in CBCT Interpretation, RCPS UK
- Orofacial Pain & TMD training: University of Minnesota and University of Kentucky, USA
- Medical Officer, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Bangladesh Medical University
Dr. Nur Al Amin
BDSMSc Dent (Maxillofacial Radiology)
- Doctoral Researcher, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
- Consultant Maxillofacial Radiologist
"A scan is only as useful as the report written from it. This course trains the report."
How the online programme runs
One module a week, in four steps
Every module follows the same weekly rhythm, so you can plan practice hours around it. Miss a live session and the recording is on the course portal within 24 hours.
1Start of week
Recorded lecture
Core teaching for the module, 60–90 minutes, broken into short chapters you can watch on any device.
2Mid-week
Live case session
Two hours with the mentor. Shared-screen scrolling through real volumes, questions answered on the spot.
3After live class
DICOM assignment
Download 2–3 anonymised volumes, read them in your own viewer and submit measurements or a short report.
4End of week
Written feedback
Individual corrections on your submission, with the model answer and a short quiz to close the module.
Live
- 16 interactive sessions on Zoom, timed for participants across Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe
- Small batches so every participant presents cases
- Re-join any live session of the next batch within your access window
Recorded
- Every lecture and live session archived on the course portal
- 12 months access from your start date
- Case library, report templates and reading checklists to download
Curriculum · 16 modules
Three phases, from anatomy to independent reporting
Phases are colour-coded like the three planes of a CBCT viewer. Each module lists the evidence base it teaches from.
Phase 1 · Weeks 1–11Clinical modulesPhysics, anatomy and the eleven clinical applications.
Phase 2 · Weeks 12–14Reporting & casesStructured reporting on graded case sets.
Phase 3 · Weeks 15–16AssessmentReport submission and viva.
What's included
Everything you need to read and report at home
16 structured modules11 clinical, 3 reporting and case-based, 2 assessment.
40+ real DICOM volumesAnonymised cases across implant, endo, impactions, pathology, TMJ, sinus and airway.
16 live mentor sessionsTwo-hour interactive case sessions, one per week.
12 months of recordingsEvery lecture and live session, available anytime.
Report templatesStructured templates for implant, endodontic, pathology, TMJ and airway reports.
Viewer setup supportGuided installation of a free DICOM viewer in Week 1. No software purchase needed.
Individual feedbackWritten corrections on every weekly assignment.
Certificate of completionAwarded after the report assessment and viva.
Assessment & certification
Your certificate is earned on your reports
Weeks 15 and 16 assess whether you can read a full volume on your own and defend what you wrote.
| Criterion | What is checked | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic accuracy | Correct findings and a sensible differential diagnosis | 35% |
| Completeness | The entire field of view is reviewed, including incidental findings | 25% |
| Measurements | Correct plane, landmarks and values for planning | 15% |
| Terminology | Standard radiological language and structure | 15% |
| Medico-legal safety | Limitations, recommendations and referral stated | 10% |
- AttendanceAt least 80% of live sessions attended, or the recording watched with the module quiz passed.
- AssignmentsAll 14 weekly DICOM assignments submitted.
- Week 15Five full-volume structured reports across different clinical scenarios.
- Week 16Online viva voce on your submitted cases and core CBCT principles.
Certificate of Completion, CBCT Mini ResidencySigned by the Reporting Panel and issued to participants who meet all four requirements.
Who it's for
For dentists who order CBCT and want to read it themselves
General dental practitionersImplant dentistsEndodontistsOrthodontistsOral & maxillofacial surgeonsPeriodontistsProsthodontistsPostgraduate trainees
- Eligibility
- BDS, DDS, DMD or an equivalent dental degree, from any country
- Computer
- Windows or macOS laptop or desktop, 8 GB RAM minimum, 16 GB preferred
- Internet
- A stable connection for live video and for downloading DICOM files
- Software
- A free DICOM viewer, installed with guidance in Week 1
- Language
- English
Questions
Frequently asked
Is the course completely online?
Yes. All teaching, case reading, assignments and the viva take place online. You do not need to travel.
What if I miss a live session?
Every session is recorded and posted within 24 hours. You can also join the same session live with the next batch while your access lasts.
Do I need to buy CBCT software?
No. You will set up a free DICOM viewer in Week 1. If you already use your scanner's own software, you can use that instead.
Do I need my own CBCT machine?
No. All practice volumes are provided. If you have your own scans, you are welcome to bring anonymised cases to the live sessions.
How much time does it take each week?
About 5–6 hours: the recorded lecture, the two-hour live session, and the DICOM assignment.
Are the cases real?
Yes. All volumes are real patient scans, fully anonymised, chosen to cover common findings and the important ones that are easy to miss.
Can I join from any country?
Yes. The course is designed for international participants. Live session times are announced in GMT and chosen to suit Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Europe. All recordings are available worldwide.
How much is the course?
The tuition fee is USD 500 for the full 16-week programme. It covers all modules, live sessions, 12 months of recordings, the DICOM case library, the assessment and the certificate.
What happens if I don't pass the assessment?
You receive written feedback and can resubmit your reports and repeat the viva with the next batch.
Enrolment
Seats are limited so every participant presents cases
Message us on WhatsApp for the batch schedule and registration form.
Tuition feeUSD 500Full 16-week programme · all modules, live sessions, recordings, DICOM cases, assessment and certificate
Next batchDates announced on enquiry
Duration16 weeks · 1 module per week
Format100% online · live + recorded
Batch sizeSmall, limited seats
Open toDentists worldwide
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