Oral and maxillofacial radiology is a specialty of Dentistry; that is mainly concerned with performing ,understanding and interpretation of diagnostic imaging modalities used in dentistry and other health care professions related to facial, neck and oral structures^[1]. www.aaomr.org

Dental/Maxillo-facial imaging techniques including Ultrasound scan, cone beam CT, MRI, Orthopantomogram, intra-oral imaging (e.g. bitewing, peri-apical and occlusal radiographs) in addition to special tests like sialographs.

History of The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

In 1945 a section on dental roentgenology was approved by the American Dental Association at the urging of Drs. H. Cline Fixott, Sr. and LeRoy M. Ennis and began activities with Dr. Fixott as chairman. The annual section meetings inspired a few farsighted professionals who founded the American Academy of Oral Roentgenologists in October, 1949 at a meeting in San Francisco. The Academy was renamed the American Academy of Oral Roentgenology in 1951, renamed the American Academy of Dental Radiology in 1967 and renamed again in 1988 as the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. Today, the Academy has a membership of approximately 400 dental professionals and members of the dental radiographic industry.

Dr.Aditya Tadinada,Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist CBCT

Purpose of The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

The purpose of the Academy is to promote and advance the art and science of radiology in dentistry, and to provide a forum for communication among and professional advancement of its members. To that end the Academy conducts annual scientific meetings and other educational programs, sponsors a scientific journal, publishes a newsletter, issues position statements, and pursues additional activities consistent with the purpose of the Academy.

[edit] External links

• American Academy of Oral and maxillofacial radiology
• OMF Radiology Blog

Dr.Allan.G.Farman is the current president of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology

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