In this Radiographic Exposure Skills workshop, dental professionals will learn to will learn to assemble and position various film holding devices to obtain high-quality diagnostic radiographs, including mastering techniques such as paralleling, bisecting-the-angle, and proper patient positioning for panoramic radiographs.

This course is a four (4) hour CERP-Certified course intended to enhance the clinical skills of licensed dental professionals. To register, please email Angela Bush, DCDS Dental Assisting School Program Director, at angela@dcds.org.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

• Hold a current licensed issued by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners as an RDA, RDH, DDS, or DMD.

• Submit a completed application

• Pay the seminar fee

SEMINAR (WORKSHOP) FEE:

The fee for the four (4) hour course is $75 which includes all necessary PPE, supplies, and supplemental materials.

CANCELLATION and REFUND POLICY:

• The cancellation/refund deadline is a week (7 days) prior to the course.

• A 20% administrative fee will be assessed for all cancellation requests on or prior to this date.

• Since this is a limited attendance course, “no shows” will forfeit the full course fee.

• No refunds will be granted after seven (7) days prior to the course.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the end of this workshop, students will be able to utilize various film holding devices to correctly position and obtain diagnostic quality radiographs during patient care.

STUDENTS WILL LEARN:

• How to assemble film holding devices

• How to position film holding devices using the paralleling technique

• Learn about different film holding devices

• Will learn the proper machine setting for intended exposure types (Posterior PA’s, Anterior PA’s, Bitewings)

• The bisecting-the-angle technique

• The correct positioning of patients for panoramic radiographs

• Common patient hurdles and adaptation methods

• Common positioning errors and how to correct