Intro to NHS Module 8: Practical Radiography and Radiation Protection-an IRMER Course for Dentists (INOX110616)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectIntroduction to the NHS
DescriptionThe aim of this course is to provide continuing education and training in key aspects of practical radiography and radiation protection for IRMER practitioners. Requirements of the GDC and Schedule 2 of Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000 will be met by this course. In addition, delegates will use a range of film holders and beam aiming devices in a dental surgery environment so as to increase skills in acquiring a good quality image.
Additional informationObjectives:
• To explain the principles of radiation physics and the risks of ionising radiation in dental radiology
• To consider radiation doses in dental radiography and factors affecting dose
• To discuss the statutory responsibilities for IRMER practitioners and operators by examining current UK legislation and guidelines governing the use of ionising radiation in dentistry
• To consider the principles of radiation protection and selection criteria for radiography
• To provide information on the requirements of quality assurance systems, medico-legal dental radiology, record keeping and clinical audit.

This course is one of a number of courses designed to provide an introduction to NHS dentistry and is essential for dentists who are undertaking Foundation Training by Equivalence. This course is also suitable for dentists who are new to the NHS and dentists returning to NHS practice. Other dentists are also invited to attend this essential one day course.

Otto Sparrius BDS MSc FHEA, GDC 67789 is a clinical and academic tutor at the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy: He qualified with a BDS from the University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa) in 1978 and completed his MSc (Enamel and Dentine bonding agents) in 1989. Otto has publications in internationally recognised journals and has presented papers at local and international conferences including a paper at the FDI conference in Hong Kong on Medical Hypnotherapy. Most recently (2014) he presented a paper on local anaesthetic training at the International Conference for Dental Hygiene in Cape Town. Otto worked in his own dental practices in Johannesburg and East London (South Africa) where he was also actively involved in South African Dental Association. He moved to the UK in April 2002 where he worked in various UK dental practices and continued his involvement in professional organisations, including the British Dental Association. Since 2009 Otto has been employed as a Dental Tutor at the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy and as an Associated Dental Tutor, King’s College Dental Institute. He is a clinical tutor for Dental Hygiene/Therapy students and final year Dental students. He lectures in Radiography, Dental Photography, Dental Materials, Professionalism and Clinical Practice. He has a particular interest in Minimal Intervention Dentistry. Otto has completed his Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education and is now a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Most recently he has started a Professional Doctorate in Medical Imaging at the University of Portsmouth Department of Radiography.

Sue Hadley RDN National Certificate in dental nursing, GDC117611, is a Clinical Teaching Fellow and Deputy Senior Dental Nurse at the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy. She has worked as a Dental Nurse in a variety of settings, including the NHS. For the past eight years Sue has worked at the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy where she provides direct chairside support to dental and hygiene/therapy students, mentors dental nurse students and supervises all aspects of the taking of radiographs on the live student clinics. She has the BDA qualification in Radiography, SAAD qualification in sedation, Mentorship course and extended duty qualifications in: The Application of Fluoride, Impression Taking, Rubber Dam Placement, and suture removal. Sue is also Cross infection control lead at the Dental Academy, is studying for her Certificate in Education and has a particular interest in four-handed dentistry, radiography and radiation protection. Outside of her duties at the Dental Academy, Sue volunteers for a dental charity in Tanzania where she helps set up new dental practices and train dental nurses.
VenueHealth Education England, Oxford - Oxfordshire  View details
Date & timeSaturday 11 June 2016, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerMr Otto Sparrius  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleHands-on
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours5:30
Cost£20.00
Aims
  1. Describe the fundamentals of radiation physics, and the risk/benefits and biological effects of radiation, so as to demonstrate knowledge of hazard associated with exposure
  2. Summarise the factors affecting radiation doses received by patients and staff in dental radiology, and outline attendant quality assurance systems, so as to demonstrate ability to minimise risks and ensure the consistent quality of radiographs
  3. Outline general points of current UK legislation and guidance governing the use of ionising radiation in dentistry, so as to demonstrate awareness of statutory responsibilities
  4. Summarise the principles of justification, authorisation and optimisation in dental radiology, and demonstrate the practical techniques for intra-oral radiography, including the use of bisecting angle techniques where appropriate
  5. Demonstrate the correct positioning of film and film holder/aiming devices in conjunction with accurate tube-head alignment for bitewing and periapical radiographs (anterior and posterior), and describe key aspects of radiography quality assurance framework, so as to implement effective strategies in own practice