Radiology Specialists

Radiology is the aspect of medical care that diagnoses and treats patients by introducing radioactive substances. There are a number of different ways that radiation can be used in medical practice. Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology is particularly concerned with using radiology to provide information and imagery to help with diagnoses.

As with most imaging techniques, the arrival of digital forms of imagery have led to an evolution in radiology. Now, the imagery that can be prepared and delivered for diagnoses and interpretation can be highly complex and sophisticated. This means that the role of the Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist has become increasingly specialised and technically challenging.

What does the job involve?

For the most part, the job of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology specialist involves the operation and interpretation of images related to the face and neck, as well as the areas usually associated with dentistry. Many of the imaging techniques used are highly advanced, such as MRI, CT and ultrasound scans, as well as X-rays which are more commonly used.

The Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology specialist works closely with clinicians, consultants and specialists during the initial diagnosis of disease and during investigations into treatment. Therefore, the role requires a combination of general dental knowledge and ability, plus the technical skills required to deliver high quality imaging.

What qualifications do you need?

An Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology specialist will usually be a qualified dentist with significant post-graduate training in their chosen discipline. To be registered as a specialist by the General Dental Council, they must also have completed a Diploma in Dental Radiology, with a Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training.

What are the career prospects?

There are not many opportunities for Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology specialists to work in private practice, as it is usually a specialist discipline that also requires large investment in equipment and facilities. Smaller private practices cannot normally make this kind of investment.

Therefore, the majority of Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology specialists are usually found in either dental schools or in hospitals. Those that work in dental schools can enjoy opportunities to develop their role into research or teaching. Alternatively, those that are based in hospitals may have opportunities to develop their people and business management skills.

Many Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology specialists tend to work in dental schools or hospitals. Here they will play a role in diagnosing disorders of the head and neck areas by using advanced imaging techniques to provide a detailed survey of these areas. Some of the imaging techniques used include Ultrasound scanning, CT and MRI.

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