Radiation Safety (X-Ray)

​California Dental Educators is proud to offer a Dental Board of California-approved Dental Radiation Safety Course (X087) (Dental X-Rays). This course fulfills all the requirements for obtaining your Dental Radiation Safety Certificate and is ideal for dental assistants, sterilization technicians, and front office staff who want to expand their clinical skills.

Course Overview

This course includes:

• Home Study Lecture Portion (8-Hours)
  Covers anatomical landmarks, radiology basics, infection control, and radiology equipment. You will complete a written exam on the first day of class.​

• Lab/Preclinical Training on X-Ray Mannequins at Our Rocklin Facility
  Learn and practice:

  • Infection control procedures

  • Bitewing and periapical exposures

  • Bisecting and paralleling techniques

  • Digital imaging using wall mount and handheld NOMAD 

• Clinical Patients

  • You are required to bring in 4 clinical patients ​

  • Clinical patients must have a completed Health History and Dentist Authorization form signed off by a Licensed California Dentist​ (Forms are Below)​​​​

  • All patients must meet patient qualifications of:​​

    • Must be 18 years or older

    • Must not have had a full mouth series of X-rays in the past 12 months

      • A full mouth series = 18 individual x-rays, 1 panoramic, or 1 cephalometric image.

      • (Bitewing x-rays (BWX) and anterior PAs for cavity checks are not full mouth x-rays, and are acceptable)

    • No patients with full dentures, partial dentures that also include 2 missing teeth on both upper and lower on the same side

    • No patients in orthodontics (braces)

    • No patients that are pregnant

Prerequisites

You are required to send the following prerequisites at time of registering for the course to californiadentaleducators@gmail.com 

1. 8-Hour Infection Control Certificate (taken within last two years)

2. 2-CE Dental Practice Act (taken within last two years)

3. Current BLS Certification ( cannot be online, must be from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross)

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Class dates and times

Thursday, 5:30pm-9:30pm

Friday, 5:30pm-9:30pm

Saturday, 9:00am-6:00pm

Sunday, 9:00am-6:00pm

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You will complete:

• 2 sets of 4 bitewings

• 3 sets of 18 full-mouth series (FMS) on a manikin

• 4 Clinical Patient X-Ray Experience
     *You will bring your own 4 patients to your scheduled times. You will perform full-mouth radiographic procedures using the skills practiced in preclinical lab. 

• Clinical Patient times will be one of the two depending on registration

       order recieved.  The exact one will be given to you upon registration:

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          * Saturday – 4:00 PM

          * Sunday – 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, and 2:00 PM

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          * Saturday-5:00 PM

          * Sunday- 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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PPE Requirements

Per guidelines, students must wear full PPE during lab and clinical sessions. You will need:

• 8 Level 2 (or higher) disposable face masks

• 1 box of exam gloves (medical-grade, fitted)

• Disposable isolation gowns or cuffed lab jackets

• Safety goggles or glasses with side shields

• Optional: Face shield

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PPE Kits Available

If you do not have PPE, a pre-packed PPE kit can be ordered and waiting for you when you arrive at the class. Order your PPE Kit in the toolbar so you are fully prepared for your preclinical session.

Before You Register​

1. Get your patients signed off on Health History and Authorization forms (Forms located Below)

2. Read Course Policies and FAQs Click on Link Here 

3. Submit all required prerequisites to californiadentaleducators@gmail.com

4. Choose the course date you want and register for class.

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   Health History PDF    Authorization PDF

Certificate & Compliance

Upon successful completion, students receive a Radiation Safety certificate, which is required before taking any x-rays in the dental office.

This certificate must be maintained and displayed at the dental facility to meet compliance standards.

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Why Choose California Dental Educators?

• 45+ years of combined instructional experience

• Hands-on, supportive learning environment

• Curriculum aligned with current Dental Board standards

• Strong commitment to student success

We are committed to your success and here to support you every step of the way!

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