Radiology for the Dental Team (NW161130U)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectRadiology
DescriptionRadiological matters in practice are no longer only the sole domain of the dentist.
Additional information

As such, this teamworking event is suitable to all members of the team with a role in the prescription, exposure, processing & interpretation of radiographs.

registration is from 9.00 am

VenueWhiston Education, Training & Conference Centre, Whiston - Merseyside  View details
Date & timeWednesday 30 November 2016, 09:30 to 16:30
LecturerBarbara Dixon  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicRadiology and Radiation Protection
CateringRefreshments and Lunch
CPD hours5:30
Cost£30.00
Aims
  • To satisfy the requirement of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000
Objectives
  • Have an understanding of radiation physics
  • Know the risks of ionising radiation
  • Know the radiation doses in dental radiography
  • Know the factors affecting doses in dental radiography
  • Know the principles of radiation protection
  • Know the statutory requirements relating to dental practice
  • Be able to use selection criteria
  • Understand how Quality Assurance should be applied to general dental practice
  • Understand the factors affecting diagnostic yield
  • Know the principles of digital imaging & know the advantages and disadvantages of digital imaging in dental practice