Intraoral Radiography for Dental Assistants, Part B: Hands-on Clinical at CIH in Cherokee, NC

Description

"This course is designed to meet part of the requirement set forth in the Dental Practice Act for the State of North Carolina for the certification of office trained dental assistants to perform intraoral radiography. This hands-on 14-hour clinical portion follows successful completion of the online Part A portion, available through the Greensboro AHEC. To register and pay for Part A IOR, go to https://www.piedmontahec.org/courses-and-events/68683/intraoral-radiography---part-a-online-self-study . Registration fee for Part a is $240; allow at least 2 weeks to complete the Part A.

Robin Scionti, RDH, will then instruct the participant in 14 hours of hands-on clinical lab (Part B) sessions at Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee, NC on August 8 & 22, 2025 (must attend both days). There is an additional fee for this part. Note: The person registering for Part B must have completed the online Part A IOR Training and successfully passed the Part A IOR Written Exam by at least 80% and then must pass the hands-on Part B by at least 86% for successful course completion. "

Target Audience

Office-trained Dental Assistants

Objectives

Upon completion of this hands-on-course, the participant will be able to:

• Demonstrate proper steps to mount and critique dental radiographs
• Expose full mouth series on radiography mannequin (DXTTR) using paralleling technique with a beam alignment device and digital sensor
• Apply proper infection control techniques in accordance with the infection control policy for the radiology clinic