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Ann Wenzel is a leading authority in dental and maxillofacial imaging, with a career dedicated to understanding and mitigating the effects of patient motion on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) image quality. Her research centers on the intersection of radiology, oral surgery, and biomedical engineering, where she has pioneered the use of robotic skull phantoms to simulate realistic head movements. Wenzel’s major contributions include systematically characterizing motion-induced artefacts—such as blurring, streaks, and distortion—and rigorously evaluating automated motion-artefact correction algorithms. Her 2012 study on CBCT artefacts from robot-simulated motion, cited 79 times, remains a foundational reference in the field. She has further demonstrated the impact of motion on diagnostic tasks, including implant planning and detection of apical periodontitis, with her 2020 cadaver study showing that correction systems can significantly improve diagnostic accuracy. Wenzel’s work has advanced both the technical understanding of CBCT limitations and the clinical implementation of correction tools, making her a key figure in improving image interpretability for dental practitioners. Her research continues to shape standards for motion management in 3D imaging.
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