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The Greater Toledo Dental Society offers a 7-hour initial training through a home-study course written by Sheri Lynn Sauer, C.D.A., C.O.D.A. Work through the modules required by the Ohio State Dental Board that include information on the following subject matters: radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation health, safety and protection; x-ray films and radiographic film quality; and radiographic techniques, processing and storage.
The cost is $80 for staff of a member dentist and students of Owens and Stautzenberger, and $130 for all others. Once payment is arranged, a book will be supplied that the applicant can review at their own pace. All paperwork is included. The training is in two parts: self-study of the provided materials and clinical application of techniques.
After self-study is complete, the applicant will take a post-test and return it BY MAIL or IN PERSON to the Toledo Dental Society office (an emailed copy is not accepted). The post-test will be graded, and if a passing grade is awarded, the applicant may proceed to the practical application of techniques. During this part, the applicant must complete in-office training supervised by a dentist. After the appropriate clinical training is complete, the supervising dentist will sign the affidavit and return to the Toledo Dental Society, and a Radiography Class Record will be issued.
Successful completion of both the self-study and clinical portions of the course qualifies the applicant to apply for certification from the Ohio State Dental Board as a dental radiographer by completing the steps below:
You may apply for your radiology certification by visiting https://elicense.ohio.gov:
OSDB requires a $32.00 payment, passport size photo, proof of 7 hour course (your “Radiography Class Record”), and proof of Hepatitis B immunization or immunity status. If you have questions on this step call the OSDB at 614-466-2580.
You must wait for your certification from the OSDB before taking x-rays.
According to the
Ohio State Dental Board, all radiographers regardless of issue date are required to renew in 2024. Once you have completed the video training, you will be issued a certificate that you must submit to OSDB in order to renew your license.
Video Update in Your Office
1) Pay to watch the online video. Cost is $60 per person.
2) Watch Radiography Update Video (password can be obtained once payment has been made)
3) Return post-test and evaluation (instructions sent via email)
4) You will receive your renewal certificate (via email).
Contact Ann Francis at 419-474-8611 or afrancis@toledodentalsociety.com for help with scheduling a session in our office or yours!
More information will be made available about a month before the event. Check back to this website or watch your inbox for future event invitations.
Refund and Cancellation Policy: At close of business ONE WEEK before the event, no refunds will be given for cancellations. Attendees who do not attend and have not paid, will be invoiced for the full amount after the event.
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