Safe and Effective Use of Radiation in the Dental Office

Safe and Effective Use of Radiation in the Dental Office is organized by University of Kentucky (UK) College of Dentistry Continuing Education and will be held on Dec 11, 2025.

Description:
This lecture includes a discussion about radiography history, fundamental principles, x-ray production, image recording, technique principles, and radiation safety.

Objectives:

• Explain the basic principles and concepts of radiation.
• List both 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, as well as maintain a record-keeping system.
• List criteria for diagnostic radiographs—in technique, recognizing errors, and correcting them.
• Explain x-ray interaction with matter, as well as potential biological effects.
• Demonstrate the principles of quality assurance, as well as the capability to implement them into clinical practice.
• Perform Extraoral radiography.