Let's Talk Dental Imaging

Let's Talk Dental Imaging is organized by The Ohio State University (OSU) College of Dentistry.

Release Date: August 16, 2024
Expiration Date: August 16, 2027

Description:
The purpose of this self-study is to provide the dental professional with a review of necessary information regarding dental imaging. This course will provide a brief overview on how to enhance patient cooperation, through trust, communication, and good interpersonal skills. The implementation of simple education and management techniques can help the dental radiographer avoid many potential difficulties when taking dental images. Technical skills alone are not sufficient for providing quality patient care.

This self - study is designed around the idea that there is always something to be be learned! The following content is designed to provide both recent graduates and experienced clinicians with evidence - based information that can be used during patient care. Specifically, this course is designed to aid the clinician in making appropriate decisions related to patient management and dental imaging.

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Define key terms associated with patient relations
• Identify aspects of communication skills
• Recognize the importance of facilitation skills
• Identify the importance of educating patients on dental imaging
• Recognize resources from the ADA on dental x-rays and exposure guidelines
• Recognize the recommendations and benefits of dental images
• Identify safe practices regarding the exposure of dental x-rays
• Recognize the importance of patient management techniques
• Differentiate between various patient management techniques
• Describe management techniques of pediatric patients
• Describe management techniques of patients with a disability
• Identify 'helpful hints' related to managing a patient with a gag reflex