Candidates provide 4 clinical patients for both programs. 75% of images are retained digitally and 25% with film.

Program #1 This program is all inclusive, there are no hidden costs. You will take quizzes, a final written exam, 2 full series Xrays on manikins and a final clinical exam demonstrating your ability to expose and retain a FMX on a live patient provided by you. Additionally you will need to produce 3 FM X's on three patients at your dental office under the direct supervision of your dentist. The course runs about 3 days, depending on your skill level. This program is for individuals already trained in dental radiology. Enrollment is limited to three students.

Fee: $345  Click here for a registration form to fax or send                  

Program #2 Similar to the all inclusive program as #1 except students brings all 4 patients to our dental office for full series Xrays and need more clinical time to develop their Dental Radiograpic Skills. This program length is a maximum of 60 hours, commensurate to your ability.

Click here for a registration form to fax or send                                                              Fee: $675 

Next Class: March 14-19         Classes start at 8:00 am and finish at 5:00 pm and are held at one location:  

George Eliades, D.D.S.                                                  15541 Beach Blvd. Suite D, Westminster, CA 92683

Classes begin on Sunday and end Tuesday (Friday for program #2)

  Patient Criteria
Clinical Patients must present with at least one of the seven conditions listed below and be at least 12 years of age in order to to expose and retain a complete radiographic series:

1. Extensive dental work
2. Generalized caries/ moderate to severe attrition
3. Generalized periodontitis
4. Future orthodontic treatment
5. Future fixed or removable prosthetic work
6. Generalized moderate to severe pain in the maxilla and/or mandible
7. Future orthognathic surgery

Program # 1 requires each candidate to provide three (3) mounted complete series with 4 bitewings that she or he previously produced by the first day of class, no exceptions. Additionally we require a written signed note from the employing dentist verifying that the candidate produced these three FMX's. These originals are brought to OCDC, evaluated by the candidate and Dr. Eliades, duplicated and returned to your office. Your 4th clinical test patient needs to be somewhat flexible; they have to be available the 2nd or 3rd day between 11am and 4pm.