Dental Radiology

Course

In Newcastle Upon Tyne

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Newcastle upon tyne

  • Duration

    6 Days

Suitable for: Suitable for GDP/SPDCS/Hygienist/Therapist

Facilities

Location

Start date

Newcastle Upon Tyne (Tyne and Wear)
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Dental Education Office, 10-12 Framlington Place, NE2 4AB

Start date

On request

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Course programme

Aim:

A Core of Knowledge Radiology course carrying a 5 year certification for all attendees completing the full dayExpected Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the principles of radiation physics
• Describe the risks of ionising radiation and the principles of radiation protection in dental radiology
• Give an account of radiation doses in dental radiology and the factors affecting radiation dose
• Describe the principles of a Quality Assurance programme
• Give an account of the selection criteria in relation to dental radiology
• Distinguish between various imaging modalities available including digital imaging and describe their advantages and disadvantages in dentistry and the various factors that affect diagnostic yield
• List the changes to the legislation concerning dental radiology and describe statutory responsibilities

Essential Content:

Radiation physics; risks of ionising radiation; radiation protection; quality assurance in radiology; selection criteria; changes in legislation; imaging modalities

Teaching Method: Lecture/s

Course Information:

Radiology training is mandatory for all GDPs and this course will satisfy GDC Lifelong Learning requirements in Radiology for 5 years. This course is an update in Dental Radiology and therefore only suitable for DCPs who already hold the certificate.

Verifiable CPD hours: 6

Dental Radiology

Price on request