Education Courses
Education Courses
As part of the Royal Dental Hospital Team, VDIG taught ‘Intra-Oral and ‘Extra-Oral’ Imaging to Melbourne University Dental undergraduates (1996-2004) and Latrobe University Dental Undergraduates (2010-12)
We offer private one on one ‘Intra-Oral and ‘Extra-Oral’ Radiography training to locally trained hygienists and overseas trained dentists looking to ‘brush up’ on their imaging skills
Our course sizes vary from ‘1 to 1’ to no more than 6 participants
Who can attend our DEN 1 – 3 courses?
- Dental Assistants (*Evidence of Cert IV (Rad) completion)
- Dental Hygienists / Dental Therapists
- Dentists
Where are the Courses Held
- VDIG Education Centre located at:
- Suite 9 / 1020 Doncaster Rd EAST DONCASTER
- (corner Doncaster & Blackburn Rds- Opposite McDonalds)
What type of Imaging Courses does VDIG offer?
- DEN 1 (Intra-Oral Radiography)
- DEN 2 (OPG & Cephalometric Radiography)
- DEN 3 (CBCT)
Do I need prior ‘acquisition’ knowledge?
- No- we cover all required theory
Learning Objectives- Theory
- History of Dental Imaging
- X-ray Physics (Basic)
- Radiation Biology
- Biological effects of ionising radiation
- Dose and Radiation protection
- ARPSA
- Medico-legal responsibilities / implications
- Exposure factor choice / justification
- Exposure errors
- Positioning Errors
- Anatomical landmarks
- Basic Image interpretation and common pathology
- Course completion with a MCQ
Learning Objectives- Practical
- User Interface
- Positioning children
- Adult positioning
- Adjusting / compensating for large patients
- Imaging a patient with a ‘Gag Reflex’
Course Pricing
DEN 1- $395 (gst inclusive)
DEN 2 – $395 (gst inclusive)
DEN 3 – $495 (gst inclusive)
Course Dates
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