_______________________________ DCA05DR Dental Radiation Health, Safety, and Protection, 3rd Edition DCA05DR — 5 CE CREDIT HOURS R elease D ate : 04/07/25 E xpiration D ate : 04/06/28
Dental Radiation Health, Safety, and Protection, 3rd Edition
the Northeastern Regional Boards (NERBS), now the Com- mission on Dental Competency Assessments, since 1994. He has reviewed standard-of-care cases for the State of Florida and
Audience This course is designed for dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants who want to strengthen their understanding of radiation safety in dental practice. Course Objective The purpose of this course is to review the biologic effects of radiation, the methods used in radiation measurement, and the potential sources of radiation exposure. This basic-level course will discuss radiation safety and protection measures for both patients and dental healthcare workers. Perhaps most important, this course will prepare all dental professionals— including dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants—to accurately respond to patient questions and concerns about radiation safety in dentistry. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, you should be able to: 1. Describe the biologic effects of radiation. 2. Explain how radiation exposure is measured. 3. Identify the different sources and amounts of natural and human-made radiation exposure. 4. Identify methods for reducing patients’ and dental professionals’ exposure to radiation, including the most recent recommendations about shielding pa- tients during x-rays. 5. Answer common patient questions regarding radiation health and safety. Faculty Mark J. Szarejko, DDS, received his dental degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1985 and has received fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 1994. He has been in private practice for 16 years with the balance involved in correctional (County Jail) dentistry from which he retired in 2023. In 2007 he received the Certified Correctional HealthCare Professional (CCHP) designation from the National Commission of Correctional Healthcare. He has authored and edited several dental continuing educa- tion courses and has given presentations on varied topics to local, regional, and national audiences. He has been an examiner for the dental and dental hygiene licensure exams for
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Laura Jansen Howerton, RDH, MS, is an instructor in the dental hygiene program at Wake Technical Community Col- lege in Raleigh, North Carolina. She was a clinical associate professor at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill from 1998 to 2007 and at Ohio State University from 1991 to 1998. Ms. Howerton received her education at Ohio State University, where she earned a certificate in dental hygiene (1980), a Bachelor of Science degree in education (1980), and a Master of Science degree from the College of Dentistry, spe- cializing in oral radiology and oral pathology (1991). She has broad private practice experience in both general dentistry and faculty practice. Her teaching interests include oral radiology, oral pathology, and dental anatomy. Ms. Howerton is the coau- thor of two textbooks: Radiographic Interpretation for the Dental Hygienist and Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques . Faculty Disclosure Contributing faculty, Mark J. Szarejko, DDS and Laura Jansen Howerton, RDH, MS, have disclosed no relevant financial relationship with any product manufacturer or service provider mentioned. Senior Director of Development and Academic Affairs Sarah Campbell Director Disclosure The director has disclosed no relevant financial relationship with any product manufacturer or service provider mentioned. Accreditations & Approvals NetCE is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
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