Practicing dental assistants will learn the basic principles and techniques of digital
intraoral and panoramic radiography as they expose and evaluate radiographic images
during laboratory sessions. Certification in the NOMAD handheld dental X-ray unit
is now included in this course.
This intensive two-week course educates dental assistants in the basic fundamentals
of dental radiography. Successful course completion satisfies the Rhode Island Department
of Health requirement for exposure of radiographs in the dental office setting.
Requirements
- A minimum of six months of full-time chairside dental assisting experience is recommended.
- Students are required to complete online coursework and attend all laboratory sessions.
Students will be awarded with a certificate upon successful completion of all course
requirements.
- Purchase textbook (optional): Dental Radiography Principles and Techniques” by Iannucci
and Howerton, 6 ed. Elsevier, 2022. ISBN:978-0-323-69550-3 or 5 ed. Elsevier, 2017.
ISBN: 978-0-323-29742-4. The textbook may be purchased through Amazon or other online
retailers. The textbook is strongly recommended if you are preparing to take the DANB
RHS exam.
DANB RHS Exam
Class will be held at the Lincoln campus and enrollment is limited to 4 students due
to the size of the lab.
Program Information:
Group A: Registration Deadline August 15, 2025
Online learning begins: September 1, 2025 (4 asynchronous modules) - Prof. Kerri Friel
In Person Labs:
- Saturday, September 6, 8-3 pm – Instructor TBD
- Saturday, September 13, 8-3 pm – Instructor TBD
Group C: Registration Deadline September 26, 2025.
Online learning begins October 13, 2025 (4 asynchronous modules) – Prof. Kerri Friel
In Person Labs:
- Saturday, October 18, 8-3 pm – Instructor TBD
- Saturday, October 25, 8-3 pm – Instructor TBD
To Register and View Upcoming Class
If no class is currently available, please complete this Open-Enrollment Inquiry Form.
Open-Enrollment Inquiry Form
Details
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Cost - $605 Includes $10 non-refundable registration fee.
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Time Commitment - 26 hours 8 hours online, 14 hours lab.
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Contact - Workforce Offices, Tel: 401.825.1214