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Intraoral Imaging Techniques: Beyond the Textbook

COURSE NUMBER: 660

Debra A. Dixon, DMD, MSc

Credit Hours:

2 Hour(s)

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The purpose of this course is to provide practical ‘hands-on’ information to students and clinicians for successful intraoral imaging with digital sensors. In addition, this course will briefly review the basics of intraoral imaging, but m...

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Overview

The purpose of this course is to provide practical ‘hands-on’ information to students and clinicians for successful intraoral imaging with digital sensors. In addition, this course will briefly review the basics of intraoral imaging, but most importantly will go beyond those basics by highlighting common difficulties with sensors and providing solutions to help the dental professional produce high-quality diagnostic images. Numerous photographs and radiographic images are embedded in the text to enhance the mastery of the material.


There are numerous textbooks that thoroughly teach intraoral technique, it is anticipated that the learner will have a working knowledge as they begin this course, which will include basic imaging in discussions of modifications of techniques. The clinician will learn to assess the instrument system setup before pressing the exposure button with a critical evaluation of the horizontal and vertical angulations as dictated by the rod-and-ring alignment system used. There are multiple textbook resources available for intraoral technique instruction.1, 2 There are also many short videos available on electronic media, but ‘buyer beware’, as all videos are not accurate or complete.

  • Intended Audience:

    Dentists, Dental Hygienists, Dental Assistants, Dental Students, Dental Hygiene Students, Dental Assisting Students

  • Date Course Online:

    Oct 6, 2022

  • Last Revision Date:

    NA

  • Course Expiration Date:

    Oct 5, 2025

  • Cost:

    Free

  • Method:

    Self-instructional

  • AGD Subject Code(s):

    731

  • Technical Requirements:

    Stable internet connection and the latest version of browser and device software are recommended.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, the dental professional should be able to:


  • Learn a method to determine the active area on a digital sensor.
  • Understand what variables are involved when imaging, and their effects.
  • Understand and assess proper vertical and horizontal angulation of the x-ray beam, by critiquing the aiming rod and ring’s position prior to exposure.
  • Understand when modifications of the sensor’s position in the mouth and PID position are necessary to create diagnostic images and learn to apply these modifications.
  • Understand the effects of altering sensor position and x-ray beam position.
  • Understand intraoral techniques for implant procedures.

Disclaimers

  • P&G is providing these resource materials to dental professionals. We do not own this content nor are we responsible for any material herein.
  • Participants must always be aware of the hazards of using limited knowledge in integrating new techniques or procedures into their practice.  Only sound evidence-based dentistry should be used in patient therapy.

Note:  Registration is required to take test.

Author(s)

Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement

Dr. Dixon reports no conflicts of interest associated with this course. She has no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Debra Dixon is a Professor, Head of Radiology, and Section Head of Diagnostic Sciences at Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine in Alton, Illinois. Graduating from SIU School of Dental Medicine in 1993, she then completed a...

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Submission Information

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Recognition

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Approved PACE Program Provider

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Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.

Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement.


8/1/2021 to 7/31/2027

Provider ID# 211886

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AADH Approved Program Provider

Procter & Gamble is designated as an approved Provider by the American Academy of Dental Hygiene, Inc. #AADHPGC (January 1, 2024-December 31, 2025). Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial Board of Dentistry. Licensee should maintain this document in the event of an audit.