Radiography Interpretation for Dental Hygienists and Therapists (DWD06JUNE25)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectRadiography and radiation protection
DescriptionA fantastic opportunity to attend a face-to-face course to learn about interpreting dental radiographs. The course is suitable for professionals already prescribing and taking radiographs in their role. The knowledge-based course is supported by a reflective record of competence logbook. Delegates will require a dentist to mentor and declare competency after a minimum of 100 intra oral images have been recorded.
Additional information

Participants must be GDC registered. Participants must be up to date with IRMER. Participants must already be prescribing and taking radiographs in their role.

Participants must bring with them a device in order to view the x-rays (laptop, tablet, smart phone etc). 

VenueClayton Hotel, Leeds - Leeds  View details
Date & timeFriday 6 June 2025, 09:30 to 17:00
LecturerDr Freya Smith-Jack  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Hygienist (£40.00pp discount), or Dental Therapist (£40.00pp discount), or Dentist

Course styleLecture
CategoryClinical course
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeA, B, C, D
CPD hours6:00
Cost£80.00 (subject to discounts, see Target audience above)
Aims

Supports delegates to develop their knowledge of radiation protection, legislation & justification & increase confidence & ability to prescribe, take and interpret dental radiographs.

Objectives

The course will: 

  • Discuss the statutory requirements relating to dental practice IRR and IR(ME)R Legislation, including radiation physics, risks, doses, selection criteria and radiation protection
  • Describe different image views, faults, and interpretation pitfalls
  • Explain the principles of radiological interpretation
Learning outcomes

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

  • Apply knowledge to the theory of IRR and IR(ME)R Legislation and have a clear understanding how to achieve and demonstrate competency in radiograph interpretation.