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.
Homework:
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.
Lecture: Friday, September 27 from 9am–5pm
Includes:
• X-ray properties and the generation of X-rays
• Radiation protection
• Radiation biology
• Darkroom procedures
• Intraoral 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
Clinical Session II: Saturday, September 28 from 11am-2pm
**Note: NH CANDIDATES SHOULD NOT ENROLL IN THIS SESSION; they should enroll in Clinical Session III* as the extended hours are designed to meet NH requirements.
Includes:
• Written examination
• Demonstration of intra-oral techniques
• Practical exercise using digital sensors on phantoms
• Demonstration of development and review of films
Language:
Course participants are advised that due to the technical language used in both the written and clinical exams, proficiency in English is strongly recommended. (Translators, including digital translators/phones, are not permitted in the exam room.)
Registration is available on a first come, first served basis.
*This course (12 hours) meets the requirements of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Dentistry. Clinical Session III (Friday and Sunday for 16 hours) 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.
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.
Homework:
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.
Lecture: Friday, September 27 from 9am–5pm
Includes:
• X-ray properties and the generation of X-rays
• Radiation protection
• Radiation biology
• Darkroom procedures
• Intraoral 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
Clinical Session II: Saturday, September 28 from 11am-2pm
**Note: NH CANDIDATES SHOULD NOT ENROLL IN THIS SESSION; they should enroll in Clinical Session III* as the extended hours are designed to meet NH requirements.
Includes:
• Written examination
• Demonstration of intra-oral techniques
• Practical exercise using digital sensors on phantoms
• Demonstration of development and review of films
Language:
Course participants are advised that due to the technical language used in both the written and clinical exams, proficiency in English is strongly recommended. (Translators, including digital translators/phones, are not permitted in the exam room.)
Registration is available on a first come, first served basis.
*This course (12 hours) meets the requirements of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Board of Dentistry. Clinical Session III (Friday and Sunday for 16 hours) 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
MICHAEL PUTT, D.M.D. Adjunct Instructor, Department of Comprehensive Care, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Private Practice, Wayland, MABRIAN 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
BRENDAN GOUIN, D.M.D. Adjunct Instructor, Department of Comprehensive Care, Tufts University School of Dental Medicine; Private Practice, Charlestown, RI