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Aims:
Refresh knowledge of x-ray production, radiation regulations, risks and doses whilst emphasising the core principles of justification, limitation and optimisation methods in dental radiography.
This course satisfies the GDC core CPD requirements recommended for radiography and radiation protection and satisfies Schedule 2 of the IRMER regulations for practitioners
Recognise relevant aspects of radiation physics and radiation doses in relation to dental radiology
Recognise current statutory requirements and quality assurance in dental radiology
Identify anatomy relevant to dental radiology and review examples of dental & jaw pathology.
Learning outcomes:
Identify radiation doses in dental radiography and the factors affecting radiation dose • Recognise current statutory requirements, quality assurance and selection criteria
Identify anatomy on intra-oral and panoramic images
GDC Development Outcomes C and D - Analyse pathology presenting on plain imaging and synthesise likely diagnosis
Mohammad El-Belihy
£20 DCPs
Whole Team
Contact - lauren.stubbings@nnuh.nhs.uk