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UPFRONT required to validate its clinical applications and optimise acquisition protocols, particularly to achieve lower radiation doses while maintaining diagnostic accuracy. R. C. Fontenele, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil and Bangkok, Thailand; M. S. Demonlin, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil; H. Gaêta-Araujom, Ribeirão Preto, Brazil References 1. 2. 3. 4. Fontenele R C, Gaêta-Araujo H, Jacobs R. Cone beam computed tomography in dentistry: Clinical recommendations and indication-specific features. J Dent 2025; DOI: 10.1016/j.jdent.2025.105781. Hamid S, Nasir M U, So A, Andrews G, Nicolaou S, Qamar S R. Clinical applications of dual-energy CT. Korean J Radiol 2021; 22: 970–982. Parakh A, An C, Lennartz S, Rajiah P et al. Recognizing and minimizing artifacts at dual-energy CT. Radiographics 2021; 41: 509–523. Kim H J, Kim J E, Choo J et al. A clinical pilot study of jawbone mineral density measured by the newly developed dual-energy cone-beam computed tomography method compared to calibrated multislice computed tomography. Imaging Sci Dent 2019; 49: 295–299. 5. Pauwels R, Stamatakis H, Bosmans H et al. Quantification of metal artifacts on cone beam computed tomography images. Clin Oral Implants Res 2013; DOI: 10.1111/j.1600-0501.2011.02382.x. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-026-9890-5 Professional development Oral surgery courses The British Association of Oral Surgeons (BAOS) wishes to raise concern regarding an increasing number of oral surgery courses whose promotional material implies equivalence to specialist registration or Tier 2 (enhanced practice) status. Such claims, whether explicit or implied, are misleading. Completion of a course, whether commercial or university-based, does not constitute approved specialty training, confer eligibility for entry to a GDC specialist list, nor automatically lead to Tier 2 recognition, which depends on defined competence frameworks, governance, and local commissioning arrangements. This blurring of boundaries between continuing professional development and regulated pathways risks confusing dentists, employers, commissioners, and patients. It may lead practitioners to inadvertently misrepresent their status or scope of competence, with potential implications for patient safety and regulatory compliance. We urge education providers to ensure absolute clarity and accuracy in course marketing and certification, and we encourage the profession to remain vigilant in upholding transparent and robust standards for recognition in oral surgery. A. Thorp, President, British Association of Oral Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK https://doi.org/10.1038/s41415-026-9894-1 Advertisement placeholder Hier steht eine Anzeige. Hier staat een advertentie. Advertisement placeholder Hier steht eine Anzeige. Hier staat een advertentie. Advertisement placeholder Hier steht eine Anzeige. Hier staat een advertentie. Advertisement placeholder Hier steht eine Anzeige. Hier staat een advertentie. 644 BRITISH DENTAL JOURNAL | VOLUME 240 NO. 10 | May 22 2026 © The Author(s) under exclusive licence to the British Dental Association 2026.  (...truncated)