Essential Tips for Dental Radiographers

Essential Tips for Dental Radiographers is organized by Academy of Dental Learning and OSHA Training, LLC.

Start Date: December 2021
End Date: December 2024

Description:
This course begins its discussion with shadow casting techniques, the Clark Shift, and then continues to examine intraoral film placement, descriptions of radiographic surveys, and patient management techniques including how to control gagging. The course discusses film processing principles, mounting, infection control, and common operator errors. It provides information regarding qualities of excellent radiographs and useful techniques that, if mastered, ensure quality x-rays.

Educational Objectives:
At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Name the main series of dental x-rays.
• List all the qualities of excellent x-rays and know the steps to achieve them.
• Understand the benefits and drawbacks of implementing digital radiology in a dental office.
• Describe proper processing techniques for exposed film.
• List common X-Ray Operator errors and ways to avoid them