EXTRA-ORAL RADIOGRAPHY AND CONE BEAM PRE-LICENSING COURSE

These courses are open to registered Dentists, Oral Health Therapists and Hygienists, as well as Dental Assistants with Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Radiography).

EXTRA-ORAL RADIOGRAPHY EXAM OBJECTIVES:

Production of X-rays, biological effects of ionizing radiation and radiation protection

Theory of Panoramic and cephalometric radiography

Extra-oral technique and positioning errors

Radiation Safety Act (Qld) and the regulations relating to the use of irradiating apparatus in Qld

Extra-oral radiography examination (for those wanting an extra-oral license)

CONE BEAM EXAM OBJECTIVES:

Production of X-rays, biological effects of ionizing radiation and radiation protection

Radiation Safety Act (Qld) and the regulations relating to the use of irradiating apparatus in Qld

Theory of Cone beam imaging

Limitations of cone beam imaging

Cone beam imaging verses multi-slice CT

Applications of cone beam imaging

Viewing and assessing Cone Beam data sets

Cone beam examination (for those wanting a cone beam licence)

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY

Prof Paul Monsour
BDSc, PhD, MDSc

Professor Paul Monsour graduated from the University of Queensland in 1978 with a BDSc (hons). He completed a PhD in Oral Biology in 1987 and a Masters degree in Oral Radiology & Pathology in 1991. Professor Monsour was the first registered specialist in Oral & Maxillofacial radiology working in full time private medical radiology practice in Australia. Professor Monsour lectures extensively throughout Australia on all aspects of DMF radiology. Appointed the Foundation Professor of DMFR at the University of Queensland in 2009. Paul is an associate member of the RANZCR and a Fellow of the International College of Dentists.