Radiology

Updates in Dental Radiology and Patient Safety

About This Course

This course meets the requirements for periodic radiology safety training, including radiology history and basic radiation science. It provides an array of current topics relevant to registrants and licensees in various practice settings.

Learning Outcomes

✓Understand the evolution of ionizing radiology health and safety over the last 100+ years
✓Investigate options available in current dental x-ray equipment and utilize current appropriate precautions in the use of said equipment
✓Compare the benefits and challenges presented with various types of digital sensors and plates
✓Discuss hands-on tips and tricks for obtaining quality digital imaging
✓Demonstrate skills to prevent unnecessary exposure to radiation by understanding the Recommendations for Patient Selection and Limiting Radiation Exposure (2012)
✓Employ safety concepts of tracking cumulative radiation, including environmental radiation

Course Curriculum

1.Radiology history and basic radiation science
2.Evolution of ionizing radiology health and safety
3.Current dental x-ray equipment and precautions
4.Digital sensors and plates
5.Digital imaging techniques
6.Patient selection recommendations
7.Radiation exposure limiting strategies
8.Cumulative radiation tracking
9.Environmental radiation concepts

Course Details

Price: Free
Format: online
Duration: Not specified

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