Basic Intraoral and Panoramic Radiographic Techniques
November 6: SIU, Alton
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Staff of an ISDS Member Dentist receive discounted pricing on courses
Prerequisite:
In accordance with Section 1220.245 of the Rules for the Administration of the Dental Practice Act of the State of Illinois, a dental assistant must be at least 18 years of age and has 1000 hours of clinical dental assisting experience or has graduated from a dental assisting program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, or is a currently certified dental assistant as designated by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. to perform the task of monitoring Nitrous Oxide.
Fees:
$290 Staff of ISDS Member Dentist
$525 Staff of Non-member Dentist
Instructor: Dr. Debra Dixon
TOPICS TO BE DISCUSSED
- How dental radiographic concepts are changing
- The long cone paralleling technique for intraoral radiography
- Bisecting-angle intraoral radiographic techniques
- Use of various film holding devices including X-C-P and Snap-a-Ray holding devices
- Intraoral and extraoral occlusal radiographic techniques, including applications for localization procedures and pediatric radiography
- Film assessment/Problem solving
COURSE SUMMARY
This eight-hour course is designed for dental assistants who already possess fundamental skills in dental radiography. The course will be structured such that the participant, upon completion, should reveal a refinement of existing radiographic skills, as well as the ability to satisfactorily demonstrate newly acquired ones. The participant will have the opportunity for clinical participation, including the exposure of representative radiographs on mannequins. The long cone paralleling technique using the X-C-P film holding instrument for intraoral periapical and bitewing radiography will be reviewed and demonstrated. The participant will have the opportunity to refine this technique in the clinical setting using adult and pediatric mannequins. Intraoral techniques using the bisecting-angle principle, including the demonstration of various film holding devises, will also be presented. Specific applications of the bisecting angle technique for endodontic and pediatric radiography will be demonstrated. Practical occlusal radiographic techniques for the adult and pediatric patient will be introduced. Selection criteria for determining the extent and frequency of radiographic examinations will be discussed as it applies to today’s radiographic requirements. Radiographic film assessment criteria will be presented. Practical concepts of film processing and duplication will be given.