Course Code: REL-ACU-0-DRD
Hours: 0.75
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028
Learning Objectives:
Recall the principles and advantages of digital radiography in dental practice.
Identify best practices for image acquisition, interpretation, equipment handling, and radiation safety.
Outline:
Section 1: Digital Radiography
Introduction
About this Course
Learning Objectives
Digital Radiography
Overview
Digital Radiography Systems and Foundations
Basic Components and Imaging Principles
Digital Radiography Systems
Cost and Setup Considerations
Digital Imaging Software
Review
Procedures
Applying Digital Radiography
Radiation Safety
Equipment Features
Operatory Preparation and Infection Control
Intraoral Techniques
Steps to Obtain an Intraoral Digital Image
Review
Extraoral Technique
Steps to Obtain an Extraoral Digital Image
Review
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
References
Subject Matter Expert: Jason M. Grinter, DDS, MPH
Dr. Grinter operates a community-based dental office and several mobile-based dental clinics in the greater Rockford, Illinois area.
Dr. Grinter has been active in public health and special patient care for years as past Dental Director at Milestone Dental Clinic, past Director of Special Patient Care at Illinois Masonic Medical Center, and has served on many dental boards including Special Care Dentistry Association, Illinois Dental Policy Review Committee, and Illinois Medicaid Advisory Board.
Dr. Grinter is active in the Chicago Dental Society, Illinois State Dental Society, and on the national level with the American Dental Association.
Writer: Chris Martin, BS, BA
Chris is a writer and editor at Relias. He holds a national safety and health credential from OSHA's Directorate of Training and Education.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Dental Ancillary Personnel; Dental Hygienist; Dentist; in the following settings: Ambulatory Care.
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To earn continuing education credit for this course you must achieve a passing score of 80% on the post-test and complete the course evaluation.
Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.