NSU CDM Lasting Impressions Fall 2018

NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY | 21 COMING FULL CIRCLE Hogge—who learned her specialty in the United States—now teaches dentists who come from abroad to refresh basic dental knowledge and learn about radiation safety and techniques. Although she and the dentists she instructs may never meet the patients whose radiology scans they read, Hogge said she takes pride in contributing to an effort to improve the person’s well-being. Through the years, technology has allowed her diagnostic work to become more exact. “Before we had panoramic; now we have three-dimensional technology and can see a great deal in an image,” Hogge said, adding that it saves time and expands the view within a scan to enable more precise diagnoses. The computer equipment and software Hogge uses includes iCat Vision Imaging Software (Cone Beam Computed Tomography of machine: iCAT New Generation); Carestream 3-D Imaging software (Cone Beam Computed Tomography of machines: 8100, 9000, and 9300); Invivo by Anatomage Imaging Software; Simplant Pro Imaging Software; XDR Imaging Software; Orthophos XG Imaging Software; and Galaxis Basic-Sirona Imaging Software. CREATING CYCLES Hogge advises students that diagnostics requires laser-sharp focus and a good foundation in anatomy upon which ongoing studies build more knowledge. Continuing to learn beyond graduation is important as new dentists set up practices. Hogge often tells students, “You have to have a good basis and know the basics— that something doesn’t look normal. You learn to develop your treatment plan. Keep studying every day. Go to professional meetings in other cities where you can expand your knowledge, in addition to networking and having fun with your peers.” Collaboration also is important, as Hogge demon- strates with Choi, reading the scans and teaching together. “We learn from each other,” Hogge said of Choi, who came to the United States from South Korea. “We communicate with each other when we have any issues. It’s very important to have a person at your side who is helping you all of the time to maintain a positive learning environment.” u FAST FACTS Hometown Bogotá, Colombia Education D.D.S. degree from Universidad El Bosque School of Dentistry (1992–1995) and Pontificia Universidad Javeriana School of Dentistry (1995–1998) M.S. degree in oral and maxillo- facial radiology from the Univer- sity of North Carolina (2005) Professional joined the CDM in 2008 serves on several Nova South- eastern University committees member of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillo- facial Radiology—Predoctoral Personal married Brian Hogge in 2009 enjoys spending time with their five-year-old child