Safe and Effective use of Radiation in Dental Practice
About This Event
This live online lecture reviews radiography history, fundamental principles, x‑ray production, image recording, technique principles, and radiation safety. Registrants receive a course handbook via email and are expected to review assumed-knowledge material beforehand. Following the presentation, participants complete an online 50‑question multiple‑choice exam requiring a 75% passing score to receive a document of completion. The program fulfills the didactic component for Kentucky dental auxiliaries to expose radiographs under direct supervision and outlines the additional practical training verification required. Accreditation: The University of Kentucky College of Dentistry is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider and designates this activity for 6.0 hours of CE credit. Tuition is $225. Policies on refunds, cancellations, and conflict of interest are provided. Delivery is via lecture and PowerPoint through a real-time teleconferencing platform.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the basic principles and concepts of radiation
- List various exposure factors and how they affect the radiographic image
- Compare image receptors and process radiographs
- Practice radiation safety for both patient and operator
- Discuss occupational considerations, including infection control principles and legal concerns
- Demonstrate the principles of intraoral techniques (bitewing, periapical, and occlusal imaging)
- Mount and label radiographic film and maintain a record-keeping system
- List criteria for diagnostic radiographs, recognize errors, and correct them
- Explain x-ray interaction with matter and potential biological effects
- Demonstrate the principles of quality assurance and implement them into clinical practice
- Perform extraoral radiography.