Module 1: The Principles of Radiation Physics and Risks of Ionising Radiation
- Understand basic radiation physics regarding xray generation in dental imaging equipment
Module 2: Radiation Doses in Dental Radiography
- Understand dose units and apply this knowledge to compare different modalities and machines
- Know the relative risks of dental xray imaging and how to translate this to patients
Module 3: Principles of Radiation Protection and Selection Criteria
- Understand the key principles of radiation protection and how to apply this to protect yourself and patients
Module 4: Radiation Protection Legislation and Quality Assurance
- Understand the main features of the IRMER and IRR legislation and how they apply to dental imaging
- Discuss the importance of a QA programme
Module 5: Reporting
- Refresh Panoramic Anatomy
- Discover tops tips to improve interpretation skills
This talk satisfies the GDC’s learning outcome:
· C – Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice
Lee Feinberg Consultant in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology, King’s College Hospital, London and Eastman Dental Hospital, UCLH, London