Dental Radiography
Course
Dental Radiography Course Overview
Our Dental Radiography course will cover topics in accordance with the NEBDN (National Examining Board for Dental Nurses) curriculum. These topics are:
Radiation Physics
This topic covers radiation physics, its principles and overall application in dental radiography.
Radiation Protection
An important topic to cover when training to become a dental radiography professional, radiation protection is thoroughly covered in this course to ensure students are fully informed of the effects of radiation.
X-ray apparatus and equipment
An extension of the previous topic, this course will also show students how to safely utilize X-rays and other dental equipment.
Film types, intensifying screens, darkroom requirements and processing
This topic will inform students the different types of equipment used as a dental radiography professional.
Digital imaging
Finally, we will present students with intraoral, extraoral and digital x-rays and demonstrate competency through the completion of an exam.
Once qualified, the student will be certified by NEBDN.
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| Location | Dates | Cost |
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Winchester |
Online virtual classes on Microsoft teams for 8 months intake in Jan and July each year |
£ 500 + Exam fee |
This course is carried out online with virtual classes and the head office is in Winchester. The duration of the course is 8 months and classes are held on every first Saturday of the month from 2:00 pm. The course in Winchester takes place in January and July. The examination takes place in March and September every year and is held online.
Our Location
The Course is available to take in London or Winchester. The duration of the course is 8 months and classes are held on every first Saturday of the month from 2:00 pm. The course in Winchester takes place in January and July. The London case takes place in January. The cost of the course is £500 plus the examination fee. The examination takes place in March and September every year, and the exams are held online.
Why Choose Dental Arch To Learn Dental Radiography?
Dental Arch Nurse Training is a fully accredited college providing Post-graduation course in Dental Radiography for Qualified dental nurses. All our dentistry course training is carried out by a highly respected and experienced dental team, experienced in radiographer training courses and in the dental field.
Why Choose To Learn Dental Radiography?
Pursuing the path of dental radiography offers a variety of opportunities and experiences in your career, which can benefit not only your dentists and nurses, but also yourself due to the wide range of applicable skills learned within the practice. These skills and knowledge gaps include:
- Expertise for radiation and radiography
- Responsibility for safe use of radiation-based equipment
- Administrative and professional support for nurses and dentist
What qualifications do you need to be a Radiographer?
There are some Radiographer Qualifications criteria in order to qualify to take our Dental Nurse Radiography course. Dental Qualifications and Entry requirements include:
- the person must be a qualified dental nurse and registered with the General Dental Council (GDC)
- they must have the support of their employing dentist to act as supervisor and validate the workplace activities for the Record of Experience
- be registered with an approved training provider.
The Dental Radiology course is for GDC registered dental nurses, dental therapists and dental hygienists who want training in providing diagnostic radiographs in general dental practice. With radiology courses, dental nurses can then become more involved with patient care, diagnosis and treatment planning.
The BDA radiography course for dental nurses teaches dental professionals how to safely use X-rays and take intra-oral and extra-oral radiograph images of patients.
Once the course is complete, the dental professional will receive a NEBDN Certificate in Dental Radiography and become a member of the Society of Radiographers. This certificate and the skills gained from completing this training will enhance the dental professional’s CV.
The Dental Nurse Radiography courses will cover the following areas:
Radiation Physics
The principles of radiation physics and protection.
Radiation Protection
Current legislation and safe practice with regards to dental photography.
X-ray apparatus and equipment
Safe use of dental x-ray apparatus and equipment.
Film types, intensifying screens, darkroom requirements and processing
Film types and their uses.
Digital imaging
Intraoral, extraoral and digital x-rays and demonstrate competency through the completion of an exam.
The Radiography Dental Nurse Course is a 90-minute written examination composed of two sections:
- Part A – 45 multiple choice questions (MCQ)
- Part B – 30 extended matching questions (EMQ)
Examinations are held twice a year in March and September.
If you have any queries or require any further information about our Dental Radiography courses or any other dental nursing courses, then please get in touch or fill in our online application form, or check the syllabus. With courses in London and Winchester, we’re easily accessible for dental care professionals based in Hampshire, Portsmouth, Berkshire & Milton Keynes.
If you have any queries or require any further information about our Dental Radiography courses or any other dental nursing courses, then please get in touch or fill in our online application form. The course Online virtual classes on Microsoft teams and can be accessed from anywhere in the UK.
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