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Test-enhanced learning and its effect on comprehension and diagnostic accuracy by Baghdady, Mariam, Carnahan, Heather, Lam, Ernest W N, Woods, Nicole N

“…Context In health professions education, tests have traditionally been used to assess the skills and knowledge of learners. More recently, research in…”
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The Performance of a Zirconium-based Root Filling Material with Artifact Reduction Properties in the Detection of Artificially Induced Root Fractures Using Cone-beam Computed Tomographic Imaging by Fox, Aaron, Basrani, Bettina, Lam, Ernest W.N.

“…Limited field of view cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) imaging has been used to augment clinical testing of vertical root fractures (VRFs); however, the…”
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Effectiveness of Commercial Software–Enhanced Image Artifact Reduction Software by Phaneuf, Tyler, Kishen, Anil, Moayedi, Massieh, Lam, Ernest W.N.

“…Artifact reduction (AR) software has been incorporated into some cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) systems to reduce the severity of beam hardening (BH)…”
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Optimizing effective dose and image quality in cone beam CT sialography by Douglas, Danielle J., Perschbacher, Susanne E., Moayedi, Massieh, Lam, Ernest W.N.

“…The purpose of this study was to develop protocols that optimize patient radiation dose and image quality for cone beam computed tomographic (CBCT) sialography…”
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Musculoaponeurotic architecture of the human masseter muscle: an in vivo ultrasonographic study of architectural changes during mandibular protrusion and lateral excursions by Vassandacoumara, Vaishnavee, Gheorghe, Teodora-Iunia, Leekam, Roger, Lam, Ernest W.N., Perschbacher, Susanne E., Liebgott, Bernard, Agur, Anne Maria Reet

“…The present study evaluated the in vivo musculoaponeurotic architecture of the superficial head (SH) of the masseter muscle (MM) of asymptomatic participants…”
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A Novel Method for Characterizing Beam Hardening Artifacts in Cone-beam Computed Tomographic Images by Fox, Aaron, Basrani, Bettina, Kishen, Anil, Lam, Ernest W.N.

“…The beam hardening (BH) artifact produced by root filling materials in cone-beam computed tomographic (CBCT) images is influenced by their radiologic K…”
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The use of radiographic imaging technologies by general dentists in Ontario, Canada by Gillies, Rolland C., Quiñonez, Carlos, Wood, Robert E., Lam, Ernest W.N.

“…The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional digital imaging technologies, the methods used by general dentists to…”
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Radiograph prescription practices of dentists in Ontario, Canada by Gillies, Rolland C., Quiñonez, Carlos, Wood, Robert E., Lam, Ernest W.N.

“…With the advent of new ionizing radiation technologies, consideration must be given to the use of radiography in clinical practice. The authors aimed to…”
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Interexaminer Agreement in the Radiologic Identification of Apical Periodontitis/Rarefying Osteitis in the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network PREDICT Endodontic Study by Lam, Ernest W.N., Law, Alan S., Nguyen, Ruby H.N., Basile, Sarah, Austah, Obadah, Gilbert, Gregg H., Lindauer, Paul A., Romano, Michael J., Nixdorf, Donald R., Fellows, Jeffrey L.

“…Periapical images are routinely made in endodontics to support diagnosis and treatment decisions, but conventional imaging may not readily demonstrate…”
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A dynamic ultrasonographic in vivo study of the musculoaponeurotic architecture of the human masseter muscle by Gheorghe, Teodora-Iunia, Leekam, Roger, Lam, Ernest W.N., Perschbacher, Susanne, Liebgott, Bernard, Agur, Anne Maria Reet

“…In the present study, we sought to investigate the in vivo musculoaponeurotic architecture of the masseter muscle (MM) volumetrically with ultrasound in…”
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Influence of Experience and Training on Dental Students’ Examination Performance Regarding Panoramic Images by Turgeon, Daniel P., Lam, Ernest W.N.

“…Physician training has greatly benefitted from insights gained in understanding the manner in which experts search medical images for abnormalities. The aims…”
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Integration of Basic Sciences and Clinical Sciences in Oral Radiology Education for Dental Students by Baghdady, Mariam T., Carnahan, Heather, Lam, Ernest W.N., Woods, Nicole N.

“…Educational research suggests that cognitive processing in diagnostic radiology requires a solid foundation in the basic sciences and knowledge of the…”
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Dental and Dental Hygiene Students’ Diagnostic Accuracy in Oral Radiology: Effect of Diagnostic Strategy and Instructional Method by Baghdady, Mariam T., Carnahan, Heather, Lam, Ernest W.N., Woods, Nicole N.

“…There has been much debate surrounding diagnostic strategies and the most appropriate training models for novices in oral radiology. It has been argued that an…”
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Osseous (cemento-osseous) dysplasia of the jaws: clinical and radiographic analysis by Alsufyani, Noura A, Lam, Ernest W N

“…To explore the demographic characteristics and clinical features among patients with osseous (cemento-osseous) dysplasia (OD/COD) of the jaws and to determine…”
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Image distortion and magnification of 3 digital CCD cephalometric systems by Chadwick, Jeffrey W., BHSc (Hons.), Prentice, Ricarda N., DDS, MSc, Major, Paul W., DDS, MSc, FRCD(C), Lam, Ernest W.N., DMD, PhD, FRCD(C)

“…Objective The magnification and distortion of images made from scanning and nonscanning CCD cephalometric systems was evaluated. Study design Acrylic box and…”
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The effects of voxel size on cone beam computed tomography images of the temporomandibular joints by Lukat, Trish D., BSc, DDS, MSc, FRCD(C), Dipl ABOMR, Perschbacher, Susanne E., DDS, MSc, Dipl ABOMR, FRCD(C), Pharoah, Michael J., DDS, MSc, Dip Oral Radiol, FRCD(C), Lam, Ernest W.N., DMD, MSc, PhD, Dipl ABOMR, FRCD(C)

“…Objectives This clinical study assesses the effect of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) voxel size on the ability to detect osseous changes associated with…”
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Mandibular Changes on Panoramic Imaging after Head and Neck Radiotherapy by Chan, King Chong, DMD, MSc, FRCD(C), Dipl ABOMP, Dipl ABOMR, Perschbacher, Susanne E., DDS, MSc, Dipl ABOMR, FRCD(C), Lam, Ernest W.N., DMD, MSc, PhD, Dipl ABOMR, FRCD(C), Hope, Andrew J., MD, McNiven, Andrea, PhD, Atenafu, Eshetu G., MSc, Lee, Linda, DDS, MSc, Dipl ABOP, FRCD(C), Pharoah, Michael J., DDS, MSc, Dip Oral Radiol, FRCD(C)

“…Abstract Changes to the radiographic appearance of the jaws after head and neck radiotherapy have not been thoroughly characterized. Objectives: This…”
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The Role of Basic Sciences in Diagnostic Oral Radiology by Baghdady, Mariam T., Pharoah, Michael J., Regehr, Glenn, Lam, Ernest W.N., Woods, Nicole N.

“…Although it is generally taken for granted that dental education must include both basic science and feature‐based knowledge components, little is known about…”
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The effects of slice thickness and interslice interval on reconstructed cone beam computed tomographic images by Chadwick, Jeffrey W., BHSc (Hons.), Lam, Ernest W.N., DMD, MSc, PhD, FRCD(C)

“…Objective The objective of this study was to compare the effects of varying 2 image-processing parameters, slice thickness and interslice interval, on the…”
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A retrospective analysis of referral patterns for oral radiologic consultation over 3 years in Ontario, Canada by Perschbacher, Susanne E., DDS, MSc, Pharoah, Michael J., DDS, MSc, Leake, James L., DDS, MSc, Lam, Ernest W.N., DDS, PhD, Lee, Linda, DDS, MSc

“…Objectives To determine the types of practitioners who most commonly refer and the film type and diagnostic entities that are most frequently submitted for…”
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