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cone beam1_2012 I C.E. article_application of 3-D imaging crowding evaluation in any plane, TMJ evaluation and airway analysis, all with both soft-tissue and skeletal information.5,7 _Conclusion Wetreatourpatientsin3-D,andnow,withcone- beam computed tomography, we are changing the way we diagnose from 2-D to 3-D. The addition of this technology will increase your diagnostic skills with better and more complete information at your disposal.Aswithanytypeofinvasivediagnostictool, clinicians should weigh the risk to benefit in using CBCT scans. Judicious use of CBCT and knowledge of patient’s lifetime doses should always be a consideration as well as the availability of other diagnostic tests appropriate for the problems of the patient. When adopting new technology, training is paramount. Along with training comes the responsibility of the doctor to read and diagnose information from CBCT scans. Do not avoid CBCT from lack of knowledge; instead, take this opportunity to become a better di- agnostician andradiologist.Asyoureviewradiology and pathology, your use of CBCT will aid in making the most accurate diagnosis and the most complete treatment plans._ Editorial Note: A complete list of references is availablefromthepublisher. 12 I AD Dan McEowen, DDS, is a 1982 graduate of Loma Linda School of Dentistry and has been in private practice for 26 years. He is a founding member of the World Clinical Laser Institute, achieving a mastership level of proficiency. He has been active in FDA approval of oral surgery techniques using Erbium la- sers. McEowen has lectured and trained internationally in techniques using lasers in gen- eral and specialty dental fields. He a member of the ICOI and is active in implantology. McEowen has been involved incone-beamtechnologyformorethanfiveyearsandowns 3D Imaging Center in Maryland. _about the author cone beam