Description
The course offers a combination of theory and hands-on practice that will reaffirm dental radiographic principles and practices necessary for certification. The course covers the historical background of X-rays, radiation physics, biology, radiation protection, infection control, dental X-ray machine components, dental film, digital receptor, anatomical landmarks, bitewings, periapical exposures, processing and mounting films, and identifying and correcting exposure or processing errors.This program for the dental assistant meets the requirements for radiography training for dental assistants in the state of Florida (Chapter 64B-9.011)