Dental Radiology

When choosing a class date and time, be sure you can attend all the dates and times.

This program is accredited by the New Jersey Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.

Any questions you can call (973) 808-1666 or Email the Radiology Coordinator Jill at Jill@DSI-nj.com

You are required to attend all classes. You are not allowed to miss a class.

Class Times:  All dates and times are listed on the student syllabus which is provided in advance of the first day of class.

Wednesday and Friday day classes: Hours are 9am-1pm except for some classes which are 9am-3pm or 9am-5pm.

Monday, Tuesday,  and Wednesday Evening Classes: Hours are 6pm-10pm.

Sunday Classes: Hours are 9am-1pm with some dates which can end at 3pm.

FAST TRACK PROGRAM:   In-Person Classes ONLY – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays  9:00am-1:00pm

Class Description & State Requirements:

This course will provide the Dental Auxiliary with the information and training to produce quality dental radiographs. This course includes 45 hours of instruction in classroom and laboratory and clinical experience in the dental office. Successful completion of this program will fulfill the state requirements for the State of New Jersey Dental Radiology Licensure Exam.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have successfully completed a high school level education from a school accredited by a regional accreditation agency recognized by the US Department of Education (such as AdvancED or Middle States Association) or a state department of education. Home schooling diplomas are still not endorsed by the New Jersey Department of Education and do not fulfil this requirement.   Also acceptable is a GED or a degree from an accredited college in the US. (NJ does not accept online HS diplomas or GED certificates from Continental Academy or St. Joseph’s.)

Foreign diplomas MUST be evaluated for US equivalency PRIOR to registering for any of our programs. The evaluation could be done through our school for an additional charge.

Must have at least 3 months of full-time dental experience and at a minimum, be familiar with dental terminology, landmarks of the mouth, tooth numbering systems and the surfaces of the teeth.

Must be of good moral character.

Students must wear lab jackets and safety glasses while in the lab; these items may be purchased from our school.

 

Tuition includes books, lab fee, dosimeter fee and registration fee. Tuition does not include DANB exam fee, state license fee or fees for lab jacket and safety glasses.

During the clinical portion of the program students must be able to take a minimum of 3 Full Mouth Series (FMS) radiographs using the paralleling technique (54 films) and a minimum of 16 exposures using the bisecting angle technique. Students must provide their own clinical sites and may use more than one site to complete their requirements.

This class is presented by The Institute for Continuing Education.

Our school is located at  7 Spielman Road, Fairfield, NJ 07004.

(There is no public transportation in the evenings or weekends to the Fairfield location.)

 

This program can be attended either at our school or by live webinar. 

Live Interactive Webinar

Students attending via live webinar will need to come to the school approximately seven (7) times: to pick up books before the class starts, to take quizzes, midterm and final and to complete lab requirements.  The syllabus is provided and will list specific dates and times. (These dates are subject to change.)

Requirements to attend using the live webinar option:

1.  You will need a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer to view it. If using a smartphone or tablet, it is best to have the app for the program on your device (i.e. Zoom).
2.  To verify your continued attendance during the class, you will need a microphone or the ability to type into the program’s live chat.
3.  You will need a webcam, the instructor must be able to see you at all times.
4.   Instructors or school personnel will take attendance periodically throughout the class.
5.   Instructors may call on participants.
6.   If we cannot verify your attendance you could be marked absence and that may effect your ability to stay in the program. Only 1 absence is allowed and must be made up.

Students will be using Canvas as a platform and Zoom for live interactive webinars; the Zoom link is listed on Canvas. Instructions for using Canvas will be sent out in advance of the class.

OR

In-Person Class (Attend at Our School)

The student must have access to a computer as we use Canvas as an interactive learning tool/communication platform. Announcements, Power Points, the syllabus and Zoom link are all posted on Canvas.  If the student is unable to attend in-person (i.e. due to illness or weather), they may switch to Zoom for that class and avoid being marked absent.