The radiographic diagnosis of osteoradionecrosis – challenges facing medical professionals

Expiry Date
: 01/10/2027
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
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An article detailing the issues encountered in diagnosing osteoradionecrosis of the jaws

Keywords: Osteoradionecrosis of the jaws, head and neck cancer, radiotherapy

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Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to understand why osteoradionecrosis of the jaws is so difficult to diagnose off a radiograph.

Educational Outcomes:

Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. The different imaging modalities available to aid in the diagnosis
  2. Why it’s so difficult to diagnose


Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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