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Radiation Health and Safety Training for Dental Assistants and Dental Practices

Safe x-ray practices and radiation protection training for dental assistants and dental office teams

2 CE Credits - PACE-Accredited
Radiation Health and Safety Training for Dental Assistants
2 CE Credits

Master Radiation Safety Standards

Course Overview - 2 CE Credits

Radiography is a core skill in dental assisting, and understanding the science, safety, and regulations behind it is just as important as taking the image. This continuing education course covers the fundamental principles of dental radiology, radiation safety, and proper exposure procedures.

What You'll Learn: Review DANB and state guidelines, understand radiation physics and biology, learn correct patient positioning, explore digital vs. film techniques, and master safety protocols for both patients and operators.

Key Focus: Safe and accurate radiographic practices including reducing radiation exposure, preventing retakes, and ensuring diagnostic-quality images while following required safety standards.

✓ Online Course ✓ Instant Printable Certification ✓ 2 CEUs Awarded

Individual Enrollment

Perfect for dental professionals looking to master radiation safety standards and earn 2 CE credits while ensuring full compliance with DANB and state radiation safety guidelines.

Enroll Myself

Team Enrollment

Ideal for dental practices wanting to ensure entire team compliance with DANB and state radiation safety guidelines through comprehensive radiography safety training.

Enroll My Team

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Radiation Health and Safety course for dental assistants and dental office teams

General
The Radiation Health and Safety course is a 2 CE credit online course designed for dental assistants and dental office teams. It covers the fundamental principles of dental radiology, radiation physics and biology, radiation safety protocols, correct patient positioning, digital vs. film radiography techniques, and DANB and state safety guidelines.
This course is designed for dental assistants, dentists, dental hygienists, and all dental office staff involved in taking or assisting with dental radiographs. Understanding radiation safety is a core requirement for dental professionals, making this training essential for anyone working with x-ray equipment in a clinical dental setting.
You will learn radiation physics and biology, DANB and state radiation safety guidelines, correct patient positioning for diagnostic-quality images, digital vs. film radiography techniques, how to reduce radiation exposure and prevent retakes, and safety protocols for both patients and operators in a dental setting.
Pricing & Enrollment
The Radiation Health and Safety course is $70 per person.
Yes, we offer team enrollment for dental practices wanting to complete Radiation Health and Safety training for their entire team. Use the Enroll My Team option above or contact us at [email protected] for more information.
Accreditation & Format
Yes. Dental AssistEd is a PACE-accredited training provider recognized by the Academy of General Dentistry. The Radiation Health and Safety course is PACE-accredited and the 2 CE credits earned are recognized by dental licensing boards.
Yes. The Radiation Health and Safety course is fully self-paced and available online. You can complete it on your own schedule and receive an instant printable certificate upon completion. No in-person attendance is required.
Yes. This PACE-accredited course covers radiation safety principles aligned with DANB guidelines and state requirements for dental professionals. The 2 CE credits are recognized by dental licensing boards. We recommend verifying your specific state's requirements with your licensing board to confirm compliance.