DMXRAY - Intraoral Radiography - Online Module (Part 1 of 2)
Course Description
Didactic (Online)
This course is designed for individuals who meet one of the following criteria and are needing dental radiography certification:
- Currently working in a dental office
- New to NC whose former state’s requirement does not meet NC requirements (may or may not be employed)
- Students who have applied to dental school and/or have plans to work in a dental office before entering dental school
The Intraoral Radiography Certificate Course consists of two components; Part 1 is an online self-study designed to teach the fundamentals of x-ray production, safety and protection. This portion constitutes 22 hours of instruction. Part 2 requires 8 hours (1 day) of hands-on clinical instruction designed to teach receptor placement and exposure techniques needed for successful dental imaging. Both Part 1 and Part 2 give a total of 30 contact hours and must be successfully completed prior to receiving certification in Dental Radiography.
Clinical (Face-to-Face)
Part 2 requires 8 hours (1 day) of hands-on clinical instruction designed to teach receptor placement and exposure techniques needed for successful dental imaging. Both Part 1 and Part 2 must be successfully completed prior to receiving certification in Dental Radiography.
Please note: You must complete part 1 by (at the latest) the Friday before your part 2 course begins.
Course Instructors
The ECU School of Dental Medicine is pleased to welcome Ms. Jennifer Robertson, MEd, BSDH, RDH, CDA, who joined the school in 2024, and the Radiology Team in 2025, as our Dental Radiology Technologist Specialist. Ms. Robertson has been a Certified Dental Assistant since 2003 and a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2005. A dedicated dental educator since 2004, she has taught in both dental assisting and dental hygiene programs. Throughout her career, she has instructed numerous courses, including Dental Radiography, with a strong emphasis on fostering clinical excellence and safe patient care. Ms. Robertson looks forward to teaching in both portions of the Intraoral Radiography Certificate Program, where she will continue to emphasize radiation safety, proper technique, and the development of learner confidence.
Ms. Tamara Stephenson is a registered dental hygienist with over 40 years of experience between her work in private practice, Pitt County Health Department, Brody School of Medicine and East Carolina School of Dental Medicine. She holds certifications as a Public Health Dental hygienist, Community Dental Health Coordinator and Certified Dental Assistant.