Webinar - Dental Radiography - A review of legislation and the new 'Guidance Notes' (NW210216A)

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SubjectRadiology
DescriptionThis webinar aims to revisit, review and highlight the key principals of radiation procedures and protection including content of the new ‘Guidance Notes' for dental practitioners on the safe use of X-ray equipment’.
Additional information

Registration from 09:15am

This webinar will be delivered via Mircosoft Teams. Please be advised that you will be sent an email invite no later than the Thursday 11th February 2021

Microsoft Teams - 'How to' guides

Please find PDF documents at the top of this page to assist you in getting ready for and attending the webinar on 16th February 2021.

Please download the MS Teams app to your device in advance of the meeting where possible, to avoid any connection issues. You can download the app to your laptop by clicking here. To download the app on your phone or tablet visit your device’s app store.

It is advised that where possible, you use a laptop/PC as this seems to alleviate potential issues.

*Please note this course is fully subsidised by Health Education England, if you fail to attend this session you will be charged a cancellation fee of £30 

VenueWebinar, Greater Manchester  View details
Date & timeTuesday 16 February 2021, 09:30 to 11:30
LecturerMrs Tracey Gregory  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeC
Course styleLecture
Core topicRadiology and Radiation Protection
Catering None
CPD hours2:00
CostNo charge
Aims
  • To revisit x-ray production, the key principles of radiation protection and the biological effects of ionising radiation 
  • To review the key elements of IRR17 and IR(ME)R 2017 as they apply to dental radiography, with due regard to the roles and responsibilities of the dental team
  • To discuss the new ‘Guidance Notes for Dental Practitioners on the Safe Use of X-ray Equipment’ to highlight key changes and updates.
Objectives
  • Refresh their knowledge of x-ray production, the key principles of radiation protection and the biological effects of ionising radiation
  • Review the key elements of IRR17 and IR(ME)R 2017 as they apply to dental radiography and their individual roles and responsibilities
  • Clarify the new 'Guidance Notes' for Dental Radiography
Learning outcomes

By the end of the session delegates will be able to:

  • State the key principles of Radiation Protection.
  • Summarise the biological effects of Ionising Radiation with due regard to Dental Radiography.
  • Understand the legal requirements of compliance with regard to IRR17 and IR(ME)R2017. 
  • Be able to demonstrate an understanding of how the new 'Guidance Notes' for dental practitioners on the safe use of X-ray equipment apply to their practice