Earning Criteria

• Complete a 4-week didactic course online, followed by a weekly quiz.
• Apply skills learned from didactic course in a clinical setting with mannequins.
• Explain the principles of dental radiography and radiation production.
• Demonstrate proper patient preparation and positioning.
• Operate dental radiographic equipment using appropriate exposure techniques.
• Apply radiation safety and protection practices.
• Produce diagnostic intraoral radiographs including bitewing and periapical images.
• Utilize radiographic positioning devices and image receptors.
• Process and manage digital radiographic images.
• Identify basic radiographic anatomical landmarks.
• Competencies Covered: Dental Radiography, Dental X-Ray Imaging, Radiation Safety, Radiographic Positioning, Intraoral Imaging, Digital Dental Imaging, Image Processing, Radiographic Equipment, Operation Diagnostic, Imaging Support
• This credential covers the foundational knowledge and practical skills required to safely produce diagnostic dental radiographic images in a clinical setting.
• This credential focuses on the principles of dental imaging, radiation safety, patient preparation, equipment operation, and proper image capture techniques used in modern dental practices.