Dental Radiation Safety

Dental Radiation Safety  Presenter: Doreen Smeltzer

Sponsor: DENTSPLY

CE Credits: 1 CEU (Self-Study)

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Upon completion of this webinar the participant shall be able to:

-- Identify safety concerns and protocol for dental radiology equipment

-- List safe operator practices to be utilized in the dental office

-- Review factors that contribute to radiation safety to include: total dose, dose rate, amount of tissue irradiated, cell sensitivity, and relationships to age

--Identify radiation safety applications for the patient to include: exposure factors, film holding device, exposure techniques, and film handling techniques

Dental Radiation Safety

Dental Radiation Safety - on demand webinar


Presenter: Doreen Smeltzer
CE Credits: 1 CEU (Home Study)
Release Date: 9/30/2010

Upon completion of this webinar the participant shall be able to:

-- Identify safety concerns and protocol for dental radiology equipment

-- List safe operator practices to be utilized in the dental office

-- Review factors that contribute to radiation safety to include: total dose, dose rate, amount of tissue irradiated, cell sensitivity, and relationships to age

--Identify radiation safety applications for the patient to include: exposure factors, film holding device, exposure techniques, and film handling techniques

To earn CE credit and qualify for the related promotion you must pass the CE exam.
 
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Practical Panoramic Radiography

Practical Panoramic Radiography

William C. Scarfe, BDS, FRACDS; Gail F. Williamson, RDH, MS

Continuing Education Units: 3 hours
Intended Audience: Dentists, Hygienists, Dental Assistants
Provided by Crest/OralB

The primary focus of this course is to broaden awareness of panoramic radiographic technique, error recognition and error correction.

Upon the completion of this course, the dental professional will be able to:
Recognize the selection criteria and the indications for panoramic imaging.
Compare and contrast panoramic and intraoral imaging.
Outline the advantages and limitations of panoramic radiography.
Discuss the principles and use of intensifying screens in panoramic radiography.
Describe the concepts involved in panoramic image formation.
Outline the procedures required for correct machine and patient preparation, patient positioning and panoramic unit operation.
Discuss the procedures involved in film handling, cassette loading and film processing.
Identify and propose corrective action for common panoramic imaging errors.
Demonstrate ability to recognize and correct common errors via a self-assessment exercise.

You will need to register on the site to take the course, but it's Free.