S4Lecture4 CEDental/Medical Subjects

Bite the Bullet!: Get Prepped for X-Ray Certification

Saturday, April 108:30am – 12:30pm

Are you holding back from becoming AZ "X-Ray certified"? Do the stories you've heard of the exam seem daunting? Does it feel like it's been too long since you have learned the content? Can you execute decent images but you're unsure about the science behind the beam production? Whatever the roadblock is to your certification, attend this course to ease your transition to readiness for your radiologic proficiency certification.

This comprehensive radiography course is based on the State-approved exam outlines. Join us as we break down the barriers, simplify the challenging science, and engage with the content in a new way! You will leave this course armed with increased confidence to take the next step.

Note: this course is designed for the non-certified clinical assistant or student that has a basic level knowledge of dentistry and the use of radiographs

Learning Objectives

* Explore the rationale and techniques for various intra- and extraoral images

* Describe how x-rays are produced and determine various exposure factors which affect beam intensity and imaging results

* Identify anatomical landmarks and interpret common radiographic dental pathologies

* Summarize characteristics and corrections for diagnostically acceptable images

* Review biologic considerations in the use of x-rays, safety, and protection protocols

* Interpret pathways to certification and identify multiple resources for preparation

Course Details

Course Code
S4
Day
Saturday, April 10
Time
8:30am – 12:30pm
Format
Lecture
CE Credit
4 CE
CE Requirement
Dental/Medical Subjects
Fee
Free with registration
Location
Renaissance Lower Lobby
Course code S4 — use this when registering.

Audience

Dental Assistant

Seating

98% of seats remain
Speaker: Rita Perry

Rita Perry, MPA, CDA, CPFDA, CRFDA, RDH

After the privilege of providing dental healthcare for numerous years in a variety of arenas, both clinically and administratively, Rita discovered her passion for teaching dental professionals. Rita believes that solid training and education is the foundation of successful dental team members and their practices, satisfaction in the field, and advancement in their professions. Her career in dental education is celebrated with over 30 years of teaching experience in dental sciences and clinical dentistry for Phoenix College Dental Assisting and Hygiene programs, and the Center of Continuing Dental Education and A.T. Still University, ASDOH. Those taught by Rita typically commend her for engaging them with her energy, use of light humor, and ability to illustrate and simplify challenging concepts. Over the course of her public service, Rita Perry has been involved with multiple entities to help shape the education of dental assistants and the profession of dentistry. These include advisory and committee work with the Dental Assisting National Board American Dental Assistants Association Arizona Department of Education, CTE the Arizona State Board of Examiners and a six-year term as a site visitor for the Commission on Dental Accreditation, ADA. As a long-term Allied member of the AzDA, you might recognize her from her service as the “Lead Dental Assistant” for CADHS/AzDA at the AZ Mission of Mercy dental service events. She also maintains professional memberships in the American Dental Assistants Association and the American Dental Hygienists Association. Outside of dentistry, RIta enjoys time with family, camping in the AZ pines, cycling and hiking.