OVERVIEW
This hand-on course will provide an opportunity for dental assistants to gain practical experience at exposing and processing intra oral radiographs. Dr. Preece will briefly review radiographic principles, however, the primary focus of the course will be the afternoon hands-on session. Participants will expose one to two complete mouth radiographic surveys, utilizing a technique mannequin and Rinn XCP instruments.

OBJECTIVES
Upon completion of this course, participants will have an understanding:
• Brief view of radiographic principles (theory).
• Film placement, normal anatomy, error recognition.
• Introduction of radiology lab & mannequins to simulate operatory setting during hands-on session.
• Afternoon Hands-on session: expose, process, mount and critique at least two complete mouth radiographic surveys.

PRESENTER
JOHN W. PREECE, D.D.S, M.S., received his D.D.S. degree from Northwestern University Dental School in Chicago, Illinois and his M.S. degree from the University of Alabama, School of Dentistry in Birmingham. Dr. Preece joined the faculty at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1975, and is a Professor in the Department of Dental Diagnostic Science at the Health Science Center.

He has held numerous leadership positions in professional organizations, and has been the recipient of several honors. Dr. Preece has a certification from the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and holds Diplomate status of the ABOMR. Elected to the Mu Nu Chapter of Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society, he has been the recipient of the Minnie S. Piper - Professor of the Year -Teaching Excellence Award. Dr. Preece is a member of the International Association of Dento-Maxillo-Facial Radiology; American Dental Association; American Academy of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, and the American Association of Dental Schools. In addition, he is a member of the Editorial Board of the Radiology Section of Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontics Journal and Consultant to the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation for allied programs.

TIME
Check-in & Breakfast: Cafeteria, 8:00 AM
Program: Saturday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

LOCATION
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School

TUITION
Individual: $199.50
Individual: $199.50 half off fee: $99.75

CREDIT (Course Code: 124099A)
AGD Code: 731 Hours: 7