Dental CE Course: Radiography for Dental Auxiliaries

Radiography for Dental Auxiliaries is a two part CE course consisting of an on-line didactic portion and a hands-on section. Those wishing to take the hands-on portion during the Jewel of the Great Lakes MUST successfully complete the online didactic portion in advance of the meeting.
The on-line portion, available March 2008, will cover the following sections:
Radiographic techniques
Bisecting angle and paralleling techniques
Prevention and correction of radiographic errors
Processing errors
Radiation Safety Issues
At the end of each section an on-line assessment will be given to evaluate participants' knowledge.
The hands-on section will be completed at Marquette University School of Dentistry during the Jewel of the Great Lakes. Working with a mannequin, participants will practice making a full mouth radiograph series using digital sensors and phosphor plates*. The radiographic images will be evaluated for positioning technique and errors.
Upon successful completion of both sections of the course, a certificate of completion will be awarded.
*As the school is now completely digital, auxiliaries who use film will work with phosphor plates that look and feel like film. Phosphor plates require digital "processing" prior to visualization of the final image. Errors which may occur in traditional wet processing will be covered in the on-line didactic portion.
This course is offered in partnership with Marquette University School of Dentistry.