About The Classes

This is a one day course for a dental assistant who is already trained by a licensed dentist in taking x-rays. Enrollee’s must possess at least three months  continuous on-the-job training in the State of Florida through assisting in the positioning and exposing of dental radiographic film.  This course has a blended format with an online study module and quiz as well as a clinical portion in our facility.

After performing skills in a clinical setting  and passing a written exam with a grade of 80% or better a certificate will be issued.

Program Objective
To certify a dental assistant in the radiographic procedures listed below as prescribed by the Florida Board of Dentistry.

Radiographic Functions Performed:

• Equipment Identification
• Radiography Practice
• Radiation Biology
• Units of Measure
• Types of Exposure
• Doses
• Tissue Sensitivity
• X-Ray Protection
• Radiographic Anatomy
• Radiographic Film
• Radiographic Techniques
• Radiographic Development
• Radiographic Processing
• Supplemental Technique
• Infection Control