Radiology for Dental Auxiliary: Certification Course

Prerequisite / Limit

At least three months of continuous on-the-job training through assisting in the positioning and exposing of dental radiographic film  under the direct supervision of a Florida licensed dentist and be at least 18 years of age, (Chapter 64B5-9.011). Signed acknowledgement of meeting these prerequisites is required. Participants may be dismissed from course if found lacking appropriate dental experience.

Complete the following:

• Radiology Permit
• Marketing form
• Copy of completed UF HIPAA and Confidentiality Statement
• Complete all online assignments
  • Once you register, the link to the online lectures will be delivered to your email. These lectures are video-recorded and web-streamed for selfpaced, stop-and-go, pause-and–rewind, or fast-forward viewing.

 

Register Early – Limit is 20 participants, and course fills quickly.

Course Description

One of the few courses taught by full-time dental radiologists, this course is specifically designed to make a complex subject much easier to comprehend. Safety factors for protecting the operator and patient will be stressed.

Once you register, the link to the online lectures will be delivered to your email. These lectures are video-recorded and web-streamed for selfpaced, stop-and-go, pause-and–rewind, or fast-forward viewing.

To complete the course, you must register for a one-day Saturday hands-on clinical workshop (included in course fee) at the University of Florida College of Dentistry. Registration links for your choice of workshop dates are located at the bottom of this page.

The mandatory workshop provides individualized hands-on clinical experience with mannequins to test proficiency in taking x-rays and knowledge of Radiation Safety. See Workshop Dates below.

Course Objectives

This course is a review for dental auxiliaries to reacquaint them with the necessary background material and fundamental principles needed for certification in radiology safety as currently required by Florida law.

Faculty

• Deeba Kashtwari, BDS, MS
  • “I declare that neither I nor any member of my family has a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program greater than $999, nor do I have a financial interest greater than $1,000 in any commercial product(s) I will discuss in the presentation.”

Clinical Instructors

• Glenda Guarino, CDA, BPM, MHA, Coordinator of the Radiology Lab, Professor Emeritus, Santa Fe  College
  • “I declare that neither I nor any member of my family has a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program greater than $999, nor do I have a financial interest greater than $1,000 in any commercial product(s) I will discuss in the presentation.”
• Mae Bell Wilson, CDA, AS
  • “I declare that neither I nor any member of my family has a financial arrangement or affiliation with any corporate organization offering financial support or grant monies for this continuing dental education program greater than $999, nor do I have a financial interest greater than $1,000 in any commercial product(s) I will discuss in the presentation.”

Continuing Education Units

14 contact hours. (Participation)

Hands-On Workshop

Course Limit

20 Participants

Course Materials

Radiology Forms

Professional Career Path for Dental

Assistants – your complete Dental Assistant

Continuum

Registration

Fees
Team Discount Available Early Bird Fee   $399 Auxiliaries  (Up to one month prior to course) Regular Fee      $449 Auxiliaries 8:00am – 5:00pm: Saturday Networking Lunch included