DMXRAY2 - Intraoral Radiography - Face to Face Training (Part 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
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.