Radiation Safety Course

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This dental radiography course is designed to meet the standards of the California Dental Board for the operation of radiographic equipment (provider number X1036). The course consists of 32 hours of didactic, laboratory, and clinical application focusing on x-ray safety, digital imaging, and evaluation. Typically offered on Saturdays, this combination class has limited space available. It is ideal for both dental personnel and dentists aiming to have their staff x-ray certified to obtain their dental x-ray license.

Prerequisites include BLS Certification from AHA or ARC—please inquire about BLS requirements—and an 8-Hour Infection Control Certification along with a Dental Practice Act Certification.

STUDENT REQUIREMENTS:

- Must not be pregnant

- Must provide a copy of current CPR BLS certification (AHA or ARC) and current 8-Hour Infection Control Certification and Dental Practice Act Certification.

- Students must have knowledge of the dentition (jaws, teeth, universal numbering system).

- Students are asked to wear scrubs and avoid open-toed footwear.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

- Complete all precourse work prior to the start of the dental radiography course.

- Perform and complete two (2) full mouth x-rays on a manikin.

- Must pass a written exam with a score above 75% before proceeding with x-ray exposures on human patients.

- Perform and complete four (4) sets of full mouth x-rays (18 radiographs, including a traditional mix of periapical (PA) and bitewing (BWX) exposures) on human patients.

- All necessary forms and documentation must be submitted to receive a completion certificate.

Please note that we do not provide patients; you are responsible for arranging your own patients. Patients will be scheduled at our facilities under the supervision of an instructor, and you will not be able to conduct the clinical portion in your office.

PATIENT REQUIREMENTS:

- Patients must be at least 18 years old and capable of providing informed consent.

- Patients must not be pregnant.

- Patients should have no more than 6 missing teeth, with a minimum of 26 teeth present in the dentition.

All course requirements for didactic, lab, and clinical instruction, including the human patient requirements, align with the California Dental Board standards and must be fulfilled to achieve the radiation safety certification.