Dental Radiography Interpretation & Diagnosis Course

Become Practice Ready By Acquiring Interpretation Skills & Spot Decay, Periodontal Issues, Anomalies With Confidence

What you'll learn

Identify common types of dental caries using bitewing, periapical, and panoramic radiographs with confidence

Detect early signs of periodontal disease and bone loss through accurate radiographic interpretation

Differentiate between normal anatomical landmarks and pathological findings on dental X-rays

Recognize periapical infections, root fractures, and rare anomalies on radiographs

Develop clinical judgment to decide when to treat in-house or refer cases to dental specialists

Improve diagnostic accuracy to minimize the risk of legal liability and missed diagnoses

Understand radiographic features of failed restorations, root canals, and impacted teeth

Enhance interpretation skills with real-world examples and hundreds of annotated radiographs

Boost diagnostic confidence as a newly licensed or internationally trained dentist practicing in Canada, the USA, Australia, or New Zealand

Support interdisciplinary teamwork by helping hygienists and assistants recognize key radiographic signs for timely intervention

Requirements

Dentistry Graduate Or Who Wants To Understand Principles Of Interpretation & Diagnosis In Dentistry

Description

Are you a newly licensed dentist, dental hygienist or assistant? OR preparing for a dental equivalency exam? Or Do you want to improve your ability to interpret dental radiographs with confidence? This comprehensive course is designed to help you master dental X-ray interpretation, from identifying normal anatomical landmarks to diagnosing dental caries, periodontal disease, periapical infections, and other oral pathologies.What You’ll Learn:- A systematic approach to reading and interpreting dental radiographs- Recognizing normal vs. pathological findings in intraoral and extraoral X-rays- Identifying dental caries, periodontal bone loss, and periapical lesions-  Detecting fractures, cysts, tumors, and developmental anomalies- Understanding common errors and artifacts in dental radiography- Preparing for dental licensing and equivalency exams with confidenceWhy Take This Course?- Designed for newly licensed dentists & equivalency exam candidates- Covers key radiographic interpretation skills tested in licensing exams- Enhances clinical diagnostic skills for everyday dental practice- Taught in a structured, easy-to-follow formatWhether you’re a new dentist, an internationally trained dentist preparing for equivalency exams, or a dental professional looking to refine your radiographic interpretation skills, this course will give you the confidence and expertise needed to excel.Who Should Enroll?Newly licensed dentists looking to enhance their diagnostic skillsDentists preparing for equivalency exams (such as NDEB, ADC, or ORE)Dental professionals wanting to improve their radiographic interpretation abilitiesDental students and recent graduates seeking real-world clinical knowledgeDental hygienists needing a deeper understanding of radiographic interpretationDental assistants who want to enhance their knowledge of dental radiographyBy the end of this course, you’ll be able to confidently interpret dental X-rays, detect abnormalities, and make informed diagnostic decisions - key skills for both clinical success and passing your licensing exams.Enroll now and take your dental radiology interpretation skills to the next level!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Normal Tooth Structures

Lecture 2 Tooth Anatomy In Radiograph

Lecture 3 Maxillary Midline Area

Lecture 4 Maxillary Premolar & Molar Area

Lecture 5 Mandibular Premolar & Molar Area

Lecture 6 Mandibular Molar Area

Lecture 7 Panoramic: Surrounding Structures

Section 3: Caries In Radiographs

Lecture 8 Factors Affecting Radiograhic Appearance

Lecture 9 Caries Classification On Radiographs

Lecture 10 Incipient Caries In Radiograph

Lecture 11 Moderate Caries In Radiograph

Lecture 12 Moderate Caries: Example Radiographs

Lecture 13 Spread In D-E Junction As Seen In Radiograph

Lecture 14 Advanced Caries In Radiograph

Lecture 15 Advanced Caries: Example Radiographs

Lecture 16 Severe Caries In Radiograph

Lecture 17 Severe Caries: Example Radiographs

Lecture 18 Lesions In Adjacent Teeth

Lecture 19 Occlusal Caries In Radiographs

Lecture 20 Occlusal Caries: Example Radiographs

Lecture 21 Buccal & Lingual Caries

Lecture 22 Root Caries In Radiograph

Lecture 23 Cervical Burnout : Distinguishing From Caries

Lecture 24 Recurrent Caries In Radiograph

Lecture 25 Recurrent Caries: Example Radiograph

Section 4: Anomalies In Radiographs

Lecture 26 Tooth Erosion In Radiograph

Lecture 27 Tooth Abrasion In Radiograph

Section 5: Periodontal Diseases

Lecture 28 Normal Periodontal Anatomy In A Radiograph

Lecture 29 Loss Of Cortical Or Trabecular Bone

Lecture 30 Normal Bone Levels As Seen In Radiograph

Lecture 31 Horizontal Bone Loss In Radiograph

Lecture 32 Vertical / Angular Bone Loss

Lecture 33 Furcation Involvement As Seen In Radiograph

Lecture 34 Buccal Vs Lingual In Radiograph

Lecture 35 Juvenile Periodontitis In Radiograph

Lecture 36 Tipping As Seen In Radiograph

Lecture 37 Open Contacts In Radiograph

Lecture 38 Poor Contours & Overhangs

Lecture 39 Calculus On Radiographs

Lecture 40 Calculus: More Examples

Lecture 41 Root Resorption In Radiograph

Lecture 42 Shape Of Roots: Analyzing Procedural Difficulty & Prognosis

Section 6: Other Structures & Anamolies

Lecture 43 Maxillary Sinus Borders

Lecture 44 Maxillary Sinus Septa

Lecture 45 Sinus Pneumatization

Lecture 46 Maxillary Sinusitis: Water’s View

Lecture 47 Mucous Retention Cyst In Panoramic

Lecture 48 Root Tip Pushed Into Sinus

Lecture 49 Antrolith In Radiograph

Lecture 50 Supernumerary Microdontia

Lecture 51 Oro-Antral Fistula

Lecture 52 Radicular Cyst

Lecture 53 Osteoma In Maxillary Sinus

Lecture 54 Periodontal Abscess

Lecture 55 Internal Resorption

Lecture 56 Pulp Calcification

Lecture 57 Extrusion

Section 7: Endodontic Issues

Lecture 58 Zipping

Lecture 59 Apical Perforation

Lecture 60 Lateral Perforation

Lecture 61 Furcation Perforation

Lecture 62 Underfilled

Lecture 63 Overfilled

Lecture 64 Ledge Formation

Lecture 65 Voids In Obturated Canals

Lecture 66 Inadequate Compaction

Lecture 67 Overinstrumentation

Lecture 68 UnderInstrumentation

Lecture 69 Separated Instruments

Lecture 70 Post Related Problems

Lecture 71 Furcation Perforation

Lecture 72 Curved Root Morphology

Lecture 73 Dens In Dente

Lecture 74 Root Fracture

Lecture 75 Open Apex

Lecture 76 Pulpal Wall Damage

Lecture 77 Complete Healing After RCT

Lecture 78 Incomplete Healing After RCT

Lecture 79 Detecting Source Of Abscess

Section 8: Miscellaneous

Lecture 80 Restoration Overhang

Lecture 81 Recurrent Decay Under Restoration

Lecture 82 Hypercementosis

Lecture 83 Ankylosis

Lecture 84 Proximity To Adjacent Teeth

Lecture 85 Increased Bone Density

Lecture 86 Impacted Tooth

Lecture 87 Isolated Tooth

Lecture 88 Atrophic Mandible

Lecture 89 Proximity To Mandibular Canal

Lecture 90 Proximity To Maxillary Sinus

Lecture 91 Enostosis

Lecture 92 Pulp Calcifications

Lecture 93 Ankylosis

Section 9: Dental Materials & Restorations

Lecture 94 Steel Crown With Pulpectomy

Lecture 95 Aluminum Crown With Pulpotomy

Lecture 96 Full Metal Crown

Lecture 97 PFM Crown

Lecture 98 All Ceramic Crown

Lecture 99 Prefabricated Posts

Lecture 100 Cast Metal Post

Newly licensed dentists looking to build confidence in radiographic interpretation for daily clinical practice.,Internationally trained dentists preparing to practice in Canada, the USA, Australia, or New Zealand,Dental students and recent graduates who want to bridge the gap between theory and real-world diagnostic skills,Dentists returning to practice after a break and needing a refresher on dental radiography,Dental hygienists and dental assistants who want to improve their understanding of X-rays to support diagnosis and patient care (Note: this course does not authorize diagnosis for non-dentists),Foreign-trained dentists preparing for equivalency exams or licensing assessments in North America and other Western countries,Clinicians who want to avoid missed diagnoses, treatment delays, and legal liability related to poor radiograph interpretation,Dental professionals seeking continuing education in diagnostic imaging, pathology, and radiographic anatomy,Practices aiming to train their team for better early detection and improved patient outcomes