Dental Radiation Safety Certification

This is a virtual course designed to provide dental auxiliaries with knowledge regarding the production and safe use of ionizing radiation within the dental office. The course will satisfy the Virginia Board of Dentistry’s Radiation Certification requirement. Topics include the nature of radiation, types of interaction with matter, dose limits, patient radiation protection principles, operator radiation protection, risks vs. benefits of dental radiographs, and the importance of continuing education on radiation safety. At the end of the course, attendees will be able to describe how ionizing radiation is produced, discuss selection criteria for radiographic studies, and understand practical principles of radiation protection.