Radiography Training

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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:

1. Click LOG IN
2. Click I DON’T HAVE A LICENSE & provide necessary information
3. Once you arrive at your Dashboard, click APPLY FOR A NEW LICENSE

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!