Why the Radiology Report Matters: Elevating Diagnosis Through Expert Interpretation
Speakers: Dr. James Rock & Dr. Ryan Holmes
Course Description:
This presentation highlights the value of oral and maxillofacial radiology (OMR) in everyday dental practice. We’ll discuss who we are and the types of cases we interpret. Key legal and medical considerations will be addressed—including the risks of overlooking radiology reports—and we’ll explain why partnering with an OMR offers advantages over relying on general medical radiologists.
Learning Objectives:
Identify the role and scope of oral and maxillofacial radiologists (OMRs) in dental practice, including the types of cases they commonly interpret.
Recognize the legal and clinical implications of overlooking radiology reports, and understand how proper radiologic interpretation impacts patient care and risk management.
Compare the benefits of collaborating with an OMR versus a general medical radiologist in order to enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment planning in dentistry.
About our Speakers:
Dr. James Rock is a certified Oral & Maxillofacial Radiologist based in Boise, Idaho. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of True View Dental Radiology and The Dentalsphere, a dental software platform that simplifies digital workflows. He also serves as adjunct faculty at Idaho State University’s AEGD residency and founded the Dental Radiobytes Facebook group to foster education and connection in the online dental community. When he’s not reviewing scans, Dr. Rock enjoys golfing and exploring the outdoors with his family.
Dr. Ryan Holmes is a private practicing Oral & Maxilofacial Radiologist based in Boise, Idaho. He is COO and Co-Founder of “True-View Dental Radiology” a leading practice specializing in comprehensive dental radiology interpretation. In addition, Dr. Holmes co-founded “The Dentalsphere”, a cutting edge dental software application designed to simplify and streamline digital dentistry workflows. He currently serves as a Commander (select) in the United States Navy Reserves as the Officer-in-Charge of his local medical unit. Outside of radiology and the Navy, he enjoys traveling and exploring the outdoors with his family or playing old-school video games with his oldest son.