Certificate in Dental Radiography

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for qualified and GDC registered Dental Nurses looking to advance their career through a course that enhances both clinical skills and professional standing.

Whether you’re aiming to take dental radiographs under prescription or support your team with diagnostic imaging, the Dental Radiography Certificate provides the essential training you need.

It’s perfect for those seeking career progression, increased responsibility, or a pathway into roles such as dental hygiene, therapy, or clinical teaching.

This dental radiography training boosts your confidence, expands your scope of practice, and strengthens your position within the dental sector.

What will you learn?

Throughout this course, you’ll learn how to take a variety of dental radiographs using different techniques, understand the properties of radiation and its biological effects, and apply best practices to ensure operator and patient safety.

The course covers the use and maintenance of radiographic equipment, and the importance of relevant legislation.

You’ll also develop the ability to participate in clinical audits and contribute to improved patient outcomes.

Tutor bio

Hello, I’m Deana Stone, Course Lead for the Certificate in Dental Radiography at Tempdent. I work closely with our Tutor Assessors to ensure learners meet the required standards of knowledge and understanding throughout their portfolios. My role also includes providing additional guidance to those who need extra support, ensuring every learner feels confident, supported, and prepared to become safe and effective practitioners when taking images under prescription.

I deliver monthly teaching sessions focused on knowledge-based practice and offer one-to-one sessions when needed to provide personalised support. Working as a team, our goal is to help you fully understand the course requirements and reach your highest potential.

This course equips you with everything you need to succeed – and we’ll be with you every step of the way!

Entry Requirements

You must be a General Dental Council-registered professional.

Your dental practice must be willing to allow you to take a variety of radiographs for patients and to supervise you throughout your course.

They can refer the supervision to a suitably qualified registrant, such as an Associate Dentist, Dental Therapist, Dental Hygienist, Dental Nurse, or any medical person who holds a dental radiography qualification.