Certificate in Dental Radiography

Our NEBDN accredited Certificate in Dental Radiography programme is designed to be provided in locations convenient for the students. We will come into the dental practice to undertake in-house programmes or establish a course at a convenient venue. To date courses have been held at St Annes, Blackburn, and Carnforth (Lancashire), Kirkby (Liverpool) and Manchester, and at our main base in Kirkham, Lancashire.

The Certificate in Dental Radiography is held twice a year, starting in November and May for exams in June and December respectively. The course is coordinated and delivered by Sharon Grant. As each course is tailored to the students participating, the costs can vary. Please contact Sharon for more details.

Course Requirements

Dental Nurses wishing to undertake the course MUST have access to both intra oral and extra oral (OPT) radiography. SMG Training will only accept applications from qualified dental nurses.

To gain the qualification, dental nurses must complete:

  • Three case studies
  • A multiple choice final exam
  • A record of experience
  • To include:
  • 50 clinical cases comprised of:
  • 10 pairs of bitewings
  • 20 periapical
  • 10 OPTs
  • 2 cephs
  • 2 bisecting angle
  • 2 occlusals
  • 4 others

Course content

  • Fundamental Physics of Radiation
  • Properties of Radiation
  • Attenuation of ionising radiation
  • Scattering and absorption
  • Radiation Hazards and Dosimetry
  • Biological effects of radiation
  • Risks/benefits of radiation
  • Dose optimisation
  • Absorbed dose, dose equivalent, effective dose and their units
  • Radiation Protection of the patient
  • General radiation protection
  • Procedures for untoward incidents involving overexposure to ionising radiation

 

 

Radiation protection

The CPD requirements in the subject area of Radiation Protection will vary depending on the role of the individual. It is important for Dental Nurse Radiographers to be aware that the areas of Radiation Protection that they need to gain CPD in is different to that of non-operator Dental Nurses. It should also be remembered that the CPD is necessary to retain the title of Dental Nurse Radiographer.

CPD requirements in the subject area of Radiation Protection for Dental Nurses are:
5 hours of verifiable CPD This can be:

CPD requirements for hygienists, therapists and Dental Nurse Radiographers must include:

5 hours of verifiable CPD

If you have any further questions please contact Sharon@smgtraining.co.uk.