Course Summary

This core subject course is for all members of the Clinical team wishing to be updated on the latest Radiology guidelines. In this comprehensive course, Jo Russell covers who are the regulatory bodies that oversee the implementation of these latest regulations. There is an overview of IRMER 17 and further new considerations are outlined. The ways in which the dental team can protect themselves and their patients are also outlined.

Speaker profile

Jo Russell RDN Cert DPM Cert Ed MSET LCGI
Jo has over 30 years experience in the dental profession. Having successfully performed a number of roles within the practice, she has acquired a large amount of expertise in the dental field. She has a proven track record in Practice and Area Management, overseeing a large group of practices in London and the South. As a result of her experience Jo saw the need for assisting clinicians in giving their businesses a fresh perspective on Practice Management, Compliance and Procedures.

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Learning Content

Understanding the Latest Radiology Guidance

Aims & Objectives

To appreciate radiation:

• As it used in dental radiography
• Its regulations
• The ways in which the dental team can protect themselves and their patients

Development Outcomes

B. Effective management of self, and effective management of others or effective work with others in the dental team, in the interests of patients at all times; providing constructive leadership where appropriate

C. Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice

D. Maintenance of skills, behaviours and attitudes which maintain patient confidence in you and the dental profession and put patients’ interests first

Members can enrol now by logging in here, if you’re not yet a member you can register here.

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Course Summary

A presentation on essential radiation protection requirements in dental radiology, including a legal overview of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 (IRR99) and Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000 (IRMER 2000).

Guidance relating to instances where Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) and Medical Physics Expert (MPE) consultation is required shall be given in the context of common practical changes in the dental field, such as new equipment, surgery layouts, and technology upgrades (such as film to digital, OPG, 3D or CBCT acquisitions).

Approaches to the practicalities of design, equipment handover and ongoing regulatory compliance will be reviewed along with caveats and pitfalls that might well be avoided!

Speaker profile

Matt Ward, Radiation Protection Adviser, Integrated Radiological Services (IRS) Limited.

Matt Ward has worked in Medical Physics and Radiation Protection since 2002. He is an HCPC registered Clinical Scientist and certificated RPA2000 Radiation Protection Adviser. Matt works for Integrated Radiological Services (IRS) Limited who are the leading provider of independent radiation protection advice within the United Kingdom.

IRS has been providing radiation protection advice to dental practices since 1988. They remain at the forefront of developing new QA methods, advisory services, and information technology applications for the provision of radiation protection services across numerous sectors, including medical, dental, educational, industrial, utilities, construction and manufacturing.

Learning Content

Radiation protection in Dentistry.

Aims & Objectives

To understand the essential radiation protection requirements in dental radiology, including a legal overview of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 (IRR99)

• To be familiar with the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000 (IRMER 2000).
• Understand the relevance of radiation protection law in dentistry.
• Clarity of essential legal roles and consultation scenarios.
• Confidence to maintain a safe and robust practice in an efficient and practical manner.

Development Outcomes

C. Maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice

D. Maintenance of skills, behaviours and attitudes which maintain patient confidence in you and the dental profession and put patients’ interests first

Members can enrol now by logging in here, if you’re not yet a member you can register here.

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