Dental Radiography Courses

This course focuses on a comprehensive review of dental anatomy. This knowledge will allow for the appropriate utilization of terminology, gain insight into the anatomy of oral structures by studying the specific theory regarding oral histology and embryology. This will provide background regarding the early development of the head and neck, which will aid in the knowledge required for dental radiology. This is a pre-requisite course to DE 115 - Dental Radiography.

The purpose of this course is for professionals (i.e. nurses, receptionists, dental assistants) currently employed in a dental practice in Ontario who wish to meet the requirements of the Healing Arts Radiation Protection Act (HARP). This course is to present the theory and practical applications of radiation protection and safety techniques. The HARP ACT (1990) will be examined in depth. Compliance with this act provides the framework for this course of study. The practical portion of this course will offer the student an opportunity to apply theory and provide practical experience in the safe exposure, processing, mounting, and the evaluating of dental x-ray images. Upon completion of this course, the student will be qualified to safely operate an x-ray machine in the province of Ontario set out by the HARP requirements.