Are you a dental assistant looking to expand your skills and advance your career? This comprehensive course is designed specifically for you.
You’ll gain the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to confidently produce high-quality diagnostic intraoral, panoramic, and CBCT images. This program is fully compliant with the 2022 Minnesota administrative rules, which now allow unlicensed dental assistants to perform radiology services under a limited radiology registration.
This course is a blend of flexible and hands-on learning, featuring:
- 50 hours of self-paced didactic learning and regular assignments to ensure timely progress in the studies
- 15 hours of on-campus clinical training at the prestigious University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
- An additional 15 hours of self-paced assignments to be completed after your on-campus weekend
Join us and take the next step in your professional development! We look forward to helping you achieve your goals.
Register for Upcoming Sessions
August 4, 2026 7:00 pm - October 25, 2026 5:00 pm
All times for all events are in local Central Time.
Zoom Meetings: August 4 and September 15, 2026
On-campus Weekend: October 24-25, 2026
Self-paced study via online presentations and videos
On-campus training sessions
Self-paced assignments
Course Number: CF5936
Enrollment is limited to 30
The 80-hour course includes:
- 50 hours of course content viewed from your home or office.
- 15 hours on the University of Minnesota campus.
- 15 hours of self-paced assignments completed from your home or office.
50 Hour Didactic Component
50 hours of the course content will be delivered via online pre-recorded lectures available in our Google drive and via live presentations held over Zoom.
Learn How To
- Discuss the Basics of Radiology
- Analyze the Physics of Radiology
- Consider the elements of an X-ray Machine
- Explain Image Receptors
- Describe the Fundamentals of Radiographic Image Formation
- Analyze Image Characteristic and Manipulation
- Identify Imaging Techniques
- Summarize Radiation Biology
- Explain Radiation Protection
- Consider Radiation Regulation
- Apply Infection Control Standards
- Reference Radiographic Anatomy
- Discuss Radiographic Interpretation
30 Hour Clinical Component
15 hours on the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry campus
15 hours of assignments completed following the on-campus session
- The clinical component will aid you in obtaining and evaluating intraoral radiographs, the ideal positioning of patients in panoramic and CBCT units, and quality assurance of panoramic radiography. The course also includes basic interpretation of full mouth intraoral and panoramic radiographs.
- 15 hours of the course content will be delivered in person at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry
- 15 additional hours of self-study assignments will be completed following the on-campus session
Learn How To
- Acquire Intraoral Radiographs
- Acquire Panoramic Radiographs
- Acquire CBCT Images
- Conduct Quality Analysis
- Interpret Images
Training Methods
Lecture, discussion, demonstration, simulation, clinical practice, self-paced assignments
Important Details
According to our Course Director, Dr. Mansur Ahmad, there is no contraindication for radiography when the operator is pregnant. Radiography rooms at the School of Dentistry provide a safe environment and protect the operators.
The Minnesota Board of Dentistry has additional requirements for the Limited Radiology Registration:
- Minnesota Board of Dentistry’s requirements.
- DANB Radiation Health and Safety Exam
- Minnesota Dental Jurisprudence Exam
- Minnesota Board of Dentistry Licensure - Limited Radiology Registration (Choose the Ltd. Radiology tab to view the requirements and download the application packet.)
- If you have questions about the application process, you must contact the Minnesota Board of Dentistry directly.