EXTRA-ORAL RADIOGRAPHY exam OBJECTIVES
- Production of X-rays, biological effects of ionizing radiation and radiation protection
- Theory of Panoramic and cephalometric radiography
- Extra-oral technique and positioning errors
- Radiation Safety Act (Qld) and the regulations relating to the use of irradiating apparatus in Qld
- Extra-oral radiography examination (for those wanting an extra-oral license)
CONE BEAM Exam OBJECTIVES:
- Production of X-rays, biological effects of ionizing radiation and radiation protection
- Radiation Safety Act (Qld) and the regulations relating to the use of irradiating apparatus in Qld
- Theory of Cone beam imaging
- Limitations of cone beam imaging
- Cone beam imaging verses multi-slice CT
- Applications of cone beam imaging
- Viewing and assessing Cone Beam data sets
- Cone beam examination (for those wanting a cone beam licence)
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY
Emeritus Prof Paul Monsour
BDSc, PhD, MDSc
Professor Paul Monsour graduated from the University of Queensland in 1978 with a BDSc (hons). He completed a PhD in Oral Biology in 1987 and a Masters degree in Oral Radiology & Pathology in 1991. Professor Monsour was the first registered specialist in Oral & Maxillofacial radiology working in full time private medical radiology practice in Australia. Professor Monsour lectures extensively throughout Australia on all aspects of DMF radiology. Appointed the Foundation Professor of DMFR at the University of Queensland in 2009. Paul is an associate member of the RANZCR and a Fellow of the International College of Dentists.
Registration Options & Prices
Lecture with both exams
For those who require both an extra-oral (OPG) license and cone beam (CBCT) license.
ADA Member - $880
Non Member - $1050
Exam Resit
For those who have completed the course previously and are required to resit the exams only.
There is no cost for exam resits only.
Please email [email protected] to register for a resit.
If in doubt, please refer to your user licence issued by Radiation Health as it will list current licenses.
Eligibility
These courses are open to;
- Registered Dentists
- Oral Health Therapists and Hygienists
- Dental Assistants (must have a Certificate IV in Dental Radiography)
CPD POINTS
6.5 Scientific hours for the lecture plus both exams
faq
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