Radiology Training
Please note: as of December 1, due to violation of the rules of the publisher, we will no longer allow re-use of radiology training booklets. We have lowered the price of the Initial Training to $100 for staff of DDS Members, but all individuals who need a radiology license MUST purchase their own book/study materials. Thank you for your complaince.
Initial Training
(for a first-time radiology license)
Order Initial Radiography Training Materials Here
The Dayton 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 $100 for staff of a member dentist and $150 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 Dayton Dental Society office (an emailed copy is not accepted). The post-test will be graded, and if a passing grade is awarded (and notified via email), 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 Dayton Dental Society, and a Radiography Class Record will be issued. All training must be complete within 60 days of the receipt of materials.
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:
- Click LOG IN
- Click I DON’T HAVE A LICENSE & provide necessary information
- 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.
Update Training
(for ALL radiology license holders)
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 (link and 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 the office at 937-294-2808 or director@daytondentalsociety.com for help with scheduling a group session in our office or yours!
