Dental Radiography & Diagnostic Skills Certificate

Course details

Over million dental radiographs are performed annually, indicating a substantial market for proficient and skilled practitioners. Be part of the growing dental sector with the help of this Radiant Smiles: A Complete Guide to Dental Radiography and Diagnostic Skills course. The course will help you to better diagnose, treat, and prevent dental conditions.

In just 16 comprehensive modules, this course takes you through every critical aspect of dental radiography. From foundational concepts in radiation physics to practical applications like intraoral and extraoral techniques, everything is covered. The curriculum doesn’t just teach theory but aims to foster your practical skills, with modules dedicated to tackling common exposure and technique errors. You’ll also learn essential image interpretation skills, enabling you to diagnose issues such as dental caries, trauma, pulpal, and periapical lesions with precision and confidence.

Beyond technical know-how, the course also focuses on safety, with a full module dedicated to understanding radiation risks and effective protection measures. And to ensure your competency, the Radiant Smiles course ends with a quality assurance module, ensuring you’re ready to apply your newfound knowledge and skills to real-world clinical ;

Make a move today to advance your career and create radiant smiles for your patients with our Complete Guide to Dental Radiography and Diagnostic Skills. Enrol right now!

COURSE CURRICULUM

Dental Radiography & Diagnostic Skills

• Introduction to Dental Radiography
• Radiation Physics
• Basics of Equipment and Film
• Film Processing
• Film and Film Duplication
• Digital Imaging Basics
• Risk and Practical Radiation Protection
• Practical Radiation Protection
• Intraoral Technique - Intraoral Imaging, Paralleling and Bisecting
• Intraoral Technique - Bite-Wing, Occlusal and Localisation
• Exposure and Technique Errors
• Extraoral Technique
• Image Interpretation Basics
• Image Interpretation - Dental Caries, Trauma, Pulpal and Periapical Lesions
• Dental Radiographer Fundamentals
• Quality Assurance

Learning Outcome:

After completing the Dental Radiography and Diagnostic Skills course, you can expect to:

• Understand the fundamentals of dental radiography and radiation physics.
• Gain proficiency in equipment handling and film processing techniques.
• Develop skills for effective and safe digital imaging and film duplication.
• Learn practical radiation protection measures to ensure patient safety.
• Master various intraoral techniques, including imaging, paralleling, bisecting, and localisation.
• Identify and correct common exposure and technique errors.
• Develop a keen eye for image interpretation and diagnosing dental diseases accurately.
• Understand quality assurance protocols, enhancing service delivery in dental radiography.

Who is this Course for?

This Dental Radiography and Diagnostic Skills course is ideal for:

• Aspiring Dental Radiographers looking to develop foundational skills.
• Experienced Dental Technicians aiming to update and expand their knowledge.
• Dental Students keen to specialise in dental radiography.
• Dental Assistants aiming for professional development.
• Dental Practice Managers seeking a comprehensive understanding of dental radiography.

Certification

Upon course completion, a written assignment test is available. Pass the test to obtain a PDF certificate for 22 AED. Original hard copy certificates are available for an additional 35 AED. Updated on 02 November, 2023