Course Information
Date: 05/09/2026
Start Time: 09:30
Completion Time: 6 Hours
Venue: NIMDTA, 42 Beechill Road,Belfast, BT8 7RL
Speakers: Name of Speaker(s)
Course Description
Join the NEBDN – Dental Radiography course to enhance your experience as Dental Nurses. This programme offers in-depth knowledge, practical skills, and the critical understanding needed for safe and effective dental radiography. Learn about best practices, understand the science behind radiography, and the environment, facilities and equipment necessary for the job. Understand the limitations, benefits and risks involved and the importance of continued professional development. Gain skills in managing complications with calm and decisive actions, and foster empathy and effective communication with patients, carers and colleagues. This course will leave you well-equipped to contribute to your dental practice with proficiency.
Provisional dates below:
- Saturday 5th September
- Saturday 10th October
- Saturday 17th October
- Saturday 7th November
- Saturday 14th November
- Saturday 5th December
- Saturday 9th January
- Saturday 6th February
- Online Examination: 5th March 2027
Course Aims
- The aims for the course
Course Objectives
- To understand and describe the importance and role of radiography in dentistry, including different radiographic techniques and their optimal usage.
- To gain comprehensive knowledge about dental radiography practices, including knowledge of the equipment, environment, and facilities required, along with adhering to contemporary guidance.
- To critically examine the scientific basis of dental radiography, as well as identify the limitations, benefits, and risks associated with it.
- To recognize personal limitations and reflect on experiences in dental radiography in order to emphasize the importance of continuing professional development.
- To develop practical skills to perform effective and risk managed dental radiography, including managing complications and difficulties, remaining calm under pressure, and communicating compassionately and effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues.
Course Learning Content
Course learning content
GDC Development Outcomes
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Resources
Dietary Requirements
Please advise the Dental Continuing Education Team dentalcourses.nimdta@hscni.net if you have any dietary requirements.