Dental x-rays have become standard of care in veterinary medicine today. Even though they are a critical part of a complete dental procedure, they are a challenge to master. The reason why is because these xrays are more like an art than a science. This course will help the participants take the guesswork and frustration out of dental radiography by using simplified techniques that rely more on landmarks and less on geometry. Jennifer Hertzoff, CVT shares proven tips, tricks and troubleshooting strategies that help students gain confidence, efficiency and improved image quality.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
• Define what constitutes a diagnostic dental radiograph
• Identify radiographic structures and understand basic interpretation
• Apply radiation safety principles when performing dental radiography
• Obtain full-mouth dental radiographs using visual landmarks for each shot:
• Sensor placement
• X-ray head angulation
• Where to center the beam
• Recognize common radiographic errors and implement effective troubleshooting techniques
• Correctly organize and label images as left/right and maxillary/mandibular
