Radiology Certification Course: This is not an introductory course. The applicant should have a working knowledge of dental X-ray machines and their use. Applicants should also be familiar with dental radiology-related concepts and terminology.
Prerequisites: This is not an introductory course. The applicant should have a working knowledge of dental X-ray machines and their use. Applicants should also be familiar with dental radiology-related concepts and terminology.
The lecture session includes:
• X-ray properties and the generation of X-rays
• Radiation protection
• Radiation biology
• Darkroom procedures
• Intra-oral radiographic techniques using film and digital sensors
• Technique/processing errors and troubleshooting using film and digital sensors
• Film-based and digital extra-oral radiography and panoramic radiography
• Direct digital radiography for dentistry
The clinical session includes:
• Written examination
• Demonstration of intra-oral techniques
• Practical exercise using digital sensors on phantoms
• Demonstration of development and review of films
Participants will also be asked to complete a homework assignment in advance of their clinical session, which will be sent out in advance of the course start date.
Mandatory Lecture:
Date: Friday, September 7, 2018
9:00 am–5:00 pm
Choice of One: Clinical Session I, II, or III
PLEASE NOTE: NH CANDIDATES SHOULD ENROLL IN SESSION III. Extended hours are designed to meet NH requirements.
Options:
Session I: September 8 (8:00 am-11:00 am)
Session II: September 8 (11:00 am-2:00 pm)
Session III: September 9 (8:00 am-2:00 pm)
Tuition: $250 (includes continental breakfast only)
Credit: 12 Hours (Sessions I and II)—Participation
16 Hours (Session III) — Participation
Please note: Course participants are advised that due to the technical language used in both the written and clinical exams, proficiency in English is strongly recommended. Registration is available on a first come, first served basis.
This course meets the requirements of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Dentistry. Session III participants may also meet the requirements for the state of New Hampshire, but are also required to take and pass the DANB examination. Participants are advised to check with their individual state board requirements.
AUDREY J. FURKART, D.M.D., M.S. Former Associate Clinical Professor, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology; Former Radiation Safety Officer, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Diplomate, American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
RICHARD W. SHEA, D.M.D. Former Assistant Clinical Professor, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Private Practice, West Roxbury, MA
BRIAN M. SHEA, D.M.D. Former Clinical Instructor, Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Private Practice, West Roxbury, MA
MICHAEL PUTT, D.M.D. Adjunct Instructor, Department of Comprehensive Care, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Private Practice, Wayland, MA
BRENDAN GOUIN, D.M.D. Adjunct Instructor, Department of Comprehensive Care, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Private Practice, Charlestown, RI