ddMRI: MRI for Dentists and Applications of CBCT for the general dentist and specialists. Speaker: Steven R. Singer, DDS; AND Mel Mupparapu, DMD, MDS, Dipl. ABOMR
April 17, 2026, 11 AM ET/ 10 AM CT/ 8 AM PT
Webinar Course Description: Clinical Applications of Dental-Dedicated MRI (ddMRI): Dental-Dedicated MRI, although conceptually anticipated for almost a decade, has recently seen the unveiling of a new prototype that advances the idea into an exciting reality for all dental practitioners. This lecture will guide the audience through the basics of MR physics, the different magnetic strengths used in Open MR machines, higher magnetic strength MR systems, and compare them to ddMRI machines. Clinical applications of ddMRI devices will be discussed for diagnostic tasks specific to the Oral and Maxillofacial region. Applications of CBCT for the general dentist and specialists: Now in its third decade in the US, CBCT has become common in general dental practices and for dental specialties. Improvements such as dose reduction, limited-field-of-view scans, artifact reduction, and other advances have increased its value as an important imaging tool. This lecture will showcase various diagnostic and treatment planning tasks that have made CBCT the preferred choice for general dentists and dental specialists. Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to: Clinical Applications of Dental-Dedicated MRI (ddMRI): - Understand the basic concepts of Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
- Understand the potential applications of ddMRI to dental practice.
- Comparison of ddMRI to current imaging modalities, including MRI, CBCT, and plain film imaging.
Applications of CBCT for the general dentist and specialists: - Basic concepts of CBCT.
- Advances in CBCT technology.
- Diagnostic applications for CBCT in general and specialty practice.
- Treatment planning applications for CBCT in general and specialty practice.
Speaker Bio: Steven R. Singer, DDS; AND Mel Mupparapu, DMD, MDS, Dipl. ABOMR Steven R. Singer, DDS, is Professor and Chair of the Department of Diagnostic Sciences and Interim Director of the Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. He graduated from New York University College of Dentistry in 1982 and practiced general dentistry for over 25 years while teaching Oral Radiology. Additionally, he is an International Professor at the Sibar Institute of Dental Sciences in Guntur, India. Dr. Singer has co-authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications and 150 abstracts. He has presented at national and international meetings and delivered numerous continuing education courses. He serves on several editorial boards and as an ad hoc reviewer for multiple journals, in addition to leadership roles in professional organizations. Dr. Singer takes pride in leading a diverse and dedicated faculty and in providing support for didactic and clinical programs, research, and patient care. He enjoys classroom and clinical teaching, as well as encouraging and supporting research efforts for pre- and postdoctoral students, and providing continuing education for his colleagues. Dr. Mel Mupparapu obtained his DMD from the University of Pennsylvania and is currently a professor and Director of Radiology at Penn Dental Medicine. A diplomate of the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Dr. Mupparapu published over 200 peer-reviewed articles in dental journals, completed several NIH-funded research projects, published multiple chapters in dental textbooks, and edited 5 Dental Clinics of North America volumes. A former Fulbright professor at the University of Malta, Dr. Mupparapu, taught Radiology at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine for 15 years as a clinical professor in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences. | 