Radiography And Radiation Protection – Your Role In The Imaging Value Chain

Dental radiographs are an essential diagnostic aid in dentistry, but how can the whole dental team work together to optimise their diagnostic value? This talk will explore the relevant roles, responsibilities, and ways in which the entire dental team can optimise dental radiographs and contribute to the diagnostic imaging value chain.

Learning objectives

• Be aware of the roles and responsibilities of different team members in dental radiography
• Understand the importance of operator technique in producing high quality dental radiographs
• Recognise the importance of interpreting dental radiographs in a systematic manner

This talk satisfies the GDC’s learning outcomes:

B – Effective management of self, and effective management of others or effective work with others in the dental team, in the interests of patients at all times; providing constructive leadership where appropriate

C – Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice

Ed Walker BDS, DDMFR RCR