Dr. Barett Andreasen: When To Have an Oral Radiologist Read Your CBCT Scans and More on Diagnosing Dangerous Pathology From X-Rays

The scope of what CBCT scans can expose is unmatched, but it’s of utmost importance that we know what to look for or consult someone who does. Dr. Barett Andreasen is an oral and maxillofacial radiologist practicing in Salt Lake City Utah. He has his own practice, Radiodontics, which offers radiology reports and CBCT scan reviews to practicing dentists and oral maxillofacial surgeons. In this episode, we discuss the legal responsibility practitioners have for CBCT scan findings, and the role and responsibility of oral radiologists to ensure no dangerous pathology goes undiagnosed. Dr. Andreasen emphasizes the importance of documentation in radiology and how best to document CBCT scan findings and fills us in on when it’s best to enlist an oral radiologist to review your CBCT scans. Dr. Andreasen also has some astute advice for those reviewing their own CBCT scans and shares tips on what to look out for when dealing with vascular malfunctions, sinus issues, and more! Tune in for this insightful conversation about the invaluable niche that is oral and maxillofacial radiology.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Dr. Barett Andreasen's in-depth training to become an oral and maxillofacial radiologist.
• The extensive services Dr. Andreasen offers at his practice, Radiodontics.
• The legal responsibility practitioners have for CBCT scan findings.
• Why it’s important to work with an oral radiologist and when you should have them review your CBCT scans. 
• The scope of what CBCT scans can identify.
• The importance of documentation in radiology and how to document CBCT scan findings.
• Oral radiology fees and insurance structure.
• Dr. Andreasen’s thoughts on the recent news topic of a dental malpractice lawsuit.
• The role and responsibility of oral radiologists.
• What phleboliths are and why they’re important to take into account.
• What to look for when dealing with vascular malfunctions, if no phleboliths are detected.
• Why it’s so important for oral radiologists to be meticulously thorough.
• Dr. Andreasen’s recommendation for those viewing CBCT scans: take more time!
• The ineptness of panoramic radiographs for evaluating the sinuses, versus CBCT scans.
• Dr. Andreasen answers our rapid-fire questions.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Dr. Barett Andreasen — https://www.linkedin.com/in/barett-andreasen/

Radiodontics — https://www.radiodontics.com/

Dr. Barett Andreasen Email — info@radiodontics.com

The Martian — www.amazon.com/The-Martian/dp/B082BHWQCJ

Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.com

Dr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059