
Diagnosing with Confidence: Clinical Strategies for Modern Digital Imaging
By: John K. Zalesky, DMD...John K. Zalesky, DMD, MBS, FICOI, FAGD
Post Date: 10/9/2026
CE Amount: 1
Categories: Implant Dentistry, +1 moreDigital Dentistry
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course explores clinical strategies for improving diagnostic confidence using contemporary digital imaging and decision support tools.
Through real clinical cases, participants will examine how combining 2D imaging, CBCT, and AI assisted review can help reduce diagnostic blind spots, improve clarity, and support more consistent interpretation.
Emphasis is placed on structured diagnostic workflows, image review techniques, and effective patient communication.
Case examples will be demonstrated using a unified imaging platform (DTX Studio™ Clinic), though the principles discussed are applicable across digital systems.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Apply multimodality imaging strategies to support more consistent and confident diagnosis
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Recognize how AI assisted analysis can support clinical review and identification of key findings
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Implement best practices for image capture, organization, and review to support diagnostic accuracy
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Develop a repeatable, team based diagnostic workflow that can be adapted to daily practice
COURSE SPEAKER

Dr. John K. Zalesky, DMD, MBS, FICOI, FAGD, received his Master’s of Biomedical Science from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Biomedical Sciences. He was awarded his DMD degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine and completed a General Practice Residency at Denver Health Medical Center. Dr. Zalesky went on to complete a second year, advanced training program, as Chief Resident at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine General Practice Residency, concentrating on Implants and Complex Prosthodontic cases. Additionally, he collaborated with Head and Neck Oncology at UC Health to create a continuing education course entitled, “Head and Neck Radiation: The Collaborative Relationship for Patient Treatment between General Dentists and Radiation Oncologists.” He is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry and is a Fellow of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Zalesky has been published in several respected dental journals.
Dentistry has been Dr. Zalesky’s ultimate career goal since a young age. His decision was reached as a result of the positive experiences he had with several dental professionals who corrected major issues with his teeth and who all became and remain important role models in his life. Dr. Zalesky enjoys the variety and challenges that each patient brings to the practice – each with their unique needs and circumstances and he is able to provide exceptional, high quality care. He performs a variety of procedures including advanced surgery, implants, Pinhole Surgical Technique, all-on-four, full mouth rehabilitation and orthodontics. Dr. Zalesky pays the highest attention to detail and incorporates the latest technology and research into his practice. He believes in building lasting relationships with every patient.
Currently, he divides his time between his private practice and teaching part-time as a faculty at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine. He is the Immediate Past President of the Colorado Constituent of the Academy of General Dentistry. He now resides as the Executive Director and Treasurer for Region 14 of the Academy of General Dentistry which oversees Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. He is a Key Opinion Leader for DEKA Dental Lasers, Carestream Dental and is a speaker for Catapult Education’s Speakers Bureau. Dr. Zalesky has consistently been listed as one of Colorado’s Top Dentists by 5280 magazine and was named 2023 Top 40 under 40 by Incisal Edge magazine.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is intended for Dental Assistant, Dentist, Hygienist, and Office Manager from novice to advanced.
EDUCATIONAL METHOD
Self Instructional Online CE Course
IMAGE AUTHENTICITY STATEMENT
No images in this presentation have been altered.
SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT
Information shared in this continuing education activity is developed from clinical research and represents the most current information available from evidence-based dentistry.
KNOWN BENEFITS AND LIMITATIONS
Information in this continuing education activity is derived from data and information obtained from the reference section.
DISCLOSURE
Dental Learning presentation is made possible through the continued support of DEXIS LLC. John K. Zalesky, DMD, MBS, FICOI, FAGD is a consultant and/or speaker for the following companies and/or organizations: Dental Learning, DEXIS LLC. John K. Zalesky, DMD, MBS, FICOI, FAGD may receive an honorarium as compensation from the CE Supporter of this presentation and/or from Dental Learning for the time involved in preparing and delivering this online presentation.
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