Why Take This Course?

California Compliant

Meet California radiation safety requirements with up-to-date training designed to support compliance and promote safe dental practices.

Self-Paced Learning

Complete the course on your own schedule with flexible online access that fits around your work and personal commitments.

Certificate Upon Completion

Receive a certificate after successfully completing the course, demonstrating your commitment to professional standards and patient safety.

Dental Assistants

Build the knowledge and confidence needed to safely perform radiographic procedures while meeting California requirements.

Dental Students

Develop essential radiation safety skills and prepare for clinical practice with industry-relevant training.

Dental Practices

Develop essential radiation safety skills and prepare for clinical practice with industry-relevant training.

Comprehensive Curriculum

Learn essential principles of radiation physics, biological effects, and radiation protection measures

Hands-On Training

Practice correct positioning techniques, infection control, and ALARA principles

Expert Guidance

Gain insights into legal responsibilities, patient considerations, and operator protection guidelines

What You'll Achieve

By the end of this course, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to meet California radiation safety requirements, apply safe radiographic practices in your daily work, and earn a certificate of completion that demonstrates your commitment to professional excellence.

About the Course

Join our self-paced online Dental Radiation Safety course to master the foundational knowledge and practical skills required for safe and effective dental radiography. Designed to meet DBC educational standards, this course covers everything from radiation physics to legal responsibilities, ensuring you are fully prepared for clinical practice. Enroll now to become a certified expert in dental radiography.

Course Curriculum

19 Chapters · 120 Lessons

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      Video: Course Orientation and California Requirements

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      Welcome, Course Requirements and Prerequisites

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      How This Online Course Works: Your Eight Didactic Hours

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      Unit Objectives and Evaluation Criteria

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      Course Overview and Objectives

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      State Regulation Foundation (Title 16, CCR §1014.1)

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      Hour 1 Overview: Radiation Physics and Biology

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      Introduction

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      Essential X-Ray Terminology in Dentistry

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      Structural Components of the Dental X-Ray Machine

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      X-Ray Production

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      Basics of Dental X-Ray Imaging

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      Basic Radiology Part 1

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      Basic Radiology Part 2

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      Basic Radiology Part 3

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      Basic Radiology Part 4

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      Video: Dental Radiology Physics

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      Dental Radiology Physics

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      kVp vs. mA — Controlling the X-Ray Beam

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      Hour 1 Knowledge Check: Radiation Physics

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      Video: Dental Radiology Biology

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      Dental Radiology Biology

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      Direct vs. Indirect Effects of Radiation

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      Guided Activity: How Equipment and Exposure Changes Affect the Image and the Patient

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      Hour 1 Knowledge Check: Radiation Biology

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      Hour 1 Knowledge Check: Equipment and Exposure Changes

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      Hour 2 Overview: Radiation Protection and Safety

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      Video: Safety, Protection and Understanding the Risks of X-Rays

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      Radiation Safety Rules Every California Operator Must Know

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      Radiation Hazards in Dental Radiography

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      Radiation Safety Techniques

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      Patient and Operator Protection

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      Safety Decisions: Five Scenarios You Must Get Right

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      Hour 2 Knowledge Check: Radiation Protection and Safety

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      Hour 3 Overview: Normal Anatomical Landmarks and Abnormal Conditions

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      Video: Anatomical Landmarks and Normal vs. Pathology

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      Normal Appearance of Teeth on X-Rays

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      Anatomical Landmarks of the Oral Cavity

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      Normal vs. Pathology: Radiographic Comparisons

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      Conditions of the Oral Cavity

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      Identification Practice: Observe, Describe and Report

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      Hour 3 Knowledge Check: Anatomical Landmarks and Abnormal Conditions

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      Hour 4 Overview: Intraoral Techniques, Armamentaria and Holding Devices

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      Video: Dental X-Ray Equipment: Operation, Care and Safety

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      Radiographic Equipment & Usage

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      Equipment Used in Digital Radiography

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      Digital Sensor Handling & Care

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      Operating the Digital X-Ray System

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      Connecting and Using the RINN XCP Positioning System

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      Receptor Systems and Techniques: Film, Phosphor Plates, Sensors, Paralleling and Bisecting

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      FMX Paralleling Technique with RINN Holders

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      How to Take Periapical (PA) X-Rays on an X-Ray Manikin

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      Digital X-Rays: Step-by-Step Technique

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      Hour 4 Knowledge Check: Receptors, Holders and Periapical Technique

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      Hour 5 Overview: Bitewings and the MCP 18-Image Full-Mouth Series

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      Video: Bitewing Radiographs

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      Bitewing X-Ray Exposure Techniques

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      How to Take Bitewing X-Rays on an X-Ray Manikin

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      Hour 5 Knowledge Check: Bitewings

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      Video: The Full-Mouth Series (FMX)

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      Introduction to the Full-Mouth Series (FMX)

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      Technique for the Full-Mouth Series (FMX) Survey

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      FMX Sequencing and Positioning

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      The MCP 18-Image Full-Mouth Series: View Map and Sequencing Practice

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      Full Mouth Series (FMX) on an X-Ray Manikin

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      Acceptable FMX Radiograph Criteria & Retake Guidelines

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      Hour 5 Knowledge Check: Full-Mouth Series

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      Hour 6 Overview: Exposure, Processing, Mounting and Error Correction

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      Video: Exposure and Film Processing Techniques

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      Film Processing (Modern Dental Practice)

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      Manual and Automatic Film Processing

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      Hour 6 Knowledge Check: Exposure and Processing

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      Radiograph Mounting & Viewing Terminology

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      Radiograph Mounting & Viewing

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      Digital vs. Film Radiograph Mounting – A Comparison

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      Mounting Film

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      Hour 6 Knowledge Check: Mounting and Viewing

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      Radiographic Errors and Corrections

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      Patient Preparation Errors Part 1

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      Radiographic Image Errors Part 2

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      Error-Analysis Worksheet: From Problem to Correction

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      Hour 6 Knowledge Check: Faulty Radiographs

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      Hour 7 Overview: Infection Control and Radiographic Record Management

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      Video: Radiology Infection Control

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      Infection Control Practices in Dental Radiology

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      Radiology Infection Control

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      Infection Control Workflow and Contamination Check

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      Hour 7 Knowledge Check: Radiographic Infection Control

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      Video: Legal Responsibilities and Record Keeping

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      California Dental Radiology Law, Documentation, and Record Maintenance

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      Radiographic Record Management

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      Hour 7 Record-Management Assessment

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      Hour 8 Overview: Supplemental Techniques, Integrated Review and Written Examination

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      Video: Digital Radiography

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      Core Concepts of Digital Radiographic Imaging

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      Types of Digital Dental Imaging Systems

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      Pros and Cons of Digital Dental X-Rays

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      Hand-Held Intraoral Radiography

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      Panoramic Imaging

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      Cone Beam and 3D Imaging in Dental Practice

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      Video: Supplemental Radiographs

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      Supplemental Dental X-Rays

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      Learning About It vs. Being Authorized to Do It

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      Hour 8 Knowledge Check: Supplemental Techniques and Digital Radiography

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      Integrated Cases: Safety, Anatomy, Technique, Image Quality, Infection Control and Records

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      How the Comprehensive Written Examination Works

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      Radiation Safety Comprehensive Written Examination

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      Video: Pre-Clinical Lab Readiness

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      Dental Radiology Preclinical Lab-Day 1

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      Day 1 Checklists

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      Dental Radiology Preclinical Lab-Day 2

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      FMX Lab Stations

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      FMX Radiographic Evaluation Guidelines

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      Hands-On lab FMX Submission Checklist (Student Use)

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      Hands-On Lab Checklist: FMX Survey Using Adaptive Paralleling Technique

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      Bitewing Radiography Lab Stations

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      Bitewing Positioning Checklist (Student Use)

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      Video: Clinical Readiness for Live Patients

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      Clinical Readiness for Dental Radiography (Live Patients)

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      Dental Radiography Clinical Lab – Student Sign-Off Checklist