This course has been created by Kevin Kane, and updated by guru258 for 2021.

Kevin is a general dental practitioner and practice owner of a 3 surgery practice in Lichfield, Staffordshire . Before embarking on his dental career, he was a Radiographer at the General Hospital Birmingham for 5 years before training as a Dentist at Birmingham University. He has maintained his interest in radiography and radiology during his undergraduates days and began lecturing in 2002, initially to DCPs and then to Foundation Dentists and onto postgraduate courses. He is currently a foundation trainer on the West Midlands scheme and has recently gained his certificate in medical education.

Verifiable CPD hours = 1

Aim

To provide dental professionals with an update on dental radiography.

Objectives

1. Discuss the risks of ionising radiation and the principles of radiation protection in dental radiology
2. Outline statutory responsibilities
3. State radiation doses in dental radiology and the factors affecting radiation dose
4. Discuss the changes to legislation concerning dental radiology

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course you will be able to:

1. Understand the risks of ionising radiation and the principles of radiation protection in dental radiology
2. Be aware of statutory responsibilities
3. Be aware of current legislation concerning dental radiology

GDC Development Outcomes: C