{"id":16733,"date":"2026-03-27T13:32:20","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T17:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics-new\/?page_id=16733&#038;preview_id=16733"},"modified":"2026-04-13T12:16:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T16:16:32","slug":"dental-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/academics\/health-professions\/dental-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Dental Radiation Safety for Dental Assistants"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id16733_da138f-64 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id16733_da138f-64 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id16733_da138f-64 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(74% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(26% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id16733_da138f-64 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id16733_da138f-64 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id16733_da138f-64 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id16733_da138f-64 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column16733_ec1be2-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16733_ec1be2-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16733_ec1be2-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16733_ec1be2-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16733_ec1be2-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16733_ec1be2-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16733_ec1be2-6e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16733_ec1be2-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16733_ec1be2-6e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16733_ec1be2-6e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>The Dental Radiation Safety Certification is perfect for working dental professionals and current dental hygienist students looking to enhance their skills. This course meets the requirements of the Virginia State Board of Dentistry for certification in radiography safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Certification:<\/strong> Upon passing the final exam with a minimum grade of 75%, students will receive a course certification of completion, which they can provide to their employer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn the Skills<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe the basic principles of radiation production.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss the effects of ionizing radiation on living tissues.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss and use radiation protection procedures for the operator and the patient.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss and recognize factors that influence the quality of radiographic films.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognize and correct errors related to dental radiographic techniques.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe and demonstrate infection control in radiography.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote radiation safety.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have the knowledge and skill to apply radiological health and safety concepts to clinical situations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A comprehensive exam will be given after the completion of the online session emphasizing safety for the patient, operator, and co-workers (including infection control, health and safety procedures). Students must pass the exam with a minimum grade of 75%. This class will not provide clinical competence in taking x-rays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Course Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Must complete TB screening to participate in the required 40-hour clinical externship.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-text-align-center wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/virginiawestern.augusoft.net\/index.cfm?method=ClassListing.ClassListingDisplay&amp;int_category_id=8&amp;int_sub_category_id=72&amp;int_catalog_id=\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;background-color:#53c6d6;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>SCHEDULE &amp; registration<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:5px;border-top-right-radius:5px;border-bottom-left-radius:5px;border-bottom-right-radius:5px;background-color:#fec00f;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>more info &amp; funding<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column16733_2b4971-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kadence-column16733_2b4971-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column16733_2b4971-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column16733_2b4971-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column16733_2b4971-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column16733_2b4971-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column16733_2b4971-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#18284a;}.kadence-column16733_2b4971-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column16733_2b4971-14, .kadence-column16733_2b4971-14 h1, .kadence-column16733_2b4971-14 h2, .kadence-column16733_2b4971-14 h3, .kadence-column16733_2b4971-14 h4, .kadence-column16733_2b4971-14 h5, .kadence-column16733_2b4971-14 h6{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column16733_2b4971-14 a{color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column16733_2b4971-14 a:hover{color:#fec00f;}.kadence-column16733_2b4971-14{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column16733_2b4971-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column16733_2b4971-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column16733_2b4971-14 feature-box-academic\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Cost &amp; Length<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Est. 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