Steven R. Singer, DDS and Mel Mupparapu, DMD, MDS, Dipl. ABOMR
Lecture
This course is part of the Association for Continuing Dental Education Joint Live Webinar Series.
This course is part of the Association for Continuing Dental Education Joint Live Webinar Series*
Course Description
Clinical Applications of Dental-Dedicated MRI (ddMRI):
Dental-Dedicated MRI, although theoretically on the horizon for almost a decade, a new prototype recently unveiled has pushed the concept into exciting reality for all dental practitioners. This lecture will take the audience through the fundamentals of MR physics, the different types of magnetic strengths used for Open MR machines, higher magnetic strength MR machines, and compare them to ddMRI machines. Clinical applications of ddMRI machines 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 found its way into general dental practices, as well as applications for the dental specialties. Improvements in dose reduction, limited-field-of-view scans, artifact reduction, and other advances have added value to this important imaging modality. This lecture will demonstrate a variety of diagnostic and treatment planning tasks that have made CBCT the go-to tool for general dentists and dental specialists.
Course Objectives
As a result of attending the Clinical Applications of Dental-Dedicated MRI (ddMRI) portion of this webinar, you will be able to:
- 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.
As a result of attending the Applications of CBCT for the general dentist and specialists portion of this webinar, you will be able to:
- Discuss basic concepts of CBCT.
- Recognize advances in CBCT technology.
- Outline diagnostic applications for CBCT in general and specialty practice.
- Understand treatment planning applications for CBCT in general and specialty practice.
Instructors
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 of Radiology in the Department of Diagnostic Sciences.
Steven R. Singer 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, providing support for didactic and clinical programs, research, and patient service. 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.
Disclosures:
- Drs. Mupparapu and Singer have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
- The staff of the University of Washington Office of Continuing Dental Education have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
Course Logistics
DATE:
Friday, April 17, 2026
LOCATION:
Online Webinar
TARGET AUDIENCE:
All Dental Professionals
TIMES:
8:00am – 10:00am Pacific time
TUITION:
$69/Participant
CREDITS:
2 hours
*The University of Washington in conjunction with the Association for Continuing Dental Education (ACDE), along with 38 of its member schools jointly presents the “ACDE Webinar Series”
This series features university-based key opinion leaders presenting numerous topics on multiple dates and times. Presentations are available to meet every dental health care professional’s schedule and interests.
Conflict of Interest
In accordance with the ADA CERP Standard V., everyone involved in planning or presenting this educational activity will be required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with commercial interests and this information will be made available to participants at the start of the course.
As a continuing education provider, University of Washington Continuing Dental Education is responsible for ensuring the content, quality and scientific integrity of all continuing dental education activities for which credit is provided. The School is also responsible for taking steps to protect against and/or disclose any conflict of interest of the faculty/instructors presenting those courses.
Cancellation and Refunds
For this live webinar, a registration refund will be issued for cancellations received by Thursday, April 16, 2026. Registration will remain open until the webinar begins – NO REFUNDS will be accepted once the webinar has begun. Cancellations must be received in email to dentalce@uw.edu The cancellation request must include: the name of the course, name of the person registered, name of the person requesting the cancellation, and the reason for the cancellation.
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