Verifiable enhanced CPD
Principles of CBCT — Level 1 Training Course
Online Level 1 CBCT training for UK dentists in private practice. Work through slide-based modules, pass quizzes and a 15-question final exam (pass mark 12/15), then receive a verifiable CPD certificate.
- CPD hours
- 7
- GDC outcomes
- C,D
- Access
- Purchase or voucher
Aims & objectives
What this Level 1 course sets out to achieve for dental professionals.
Aim
To equip dental professionals with the core knowledge required for Level 1 CBCT practice: justifying, undertaking and performing basic interpretation of cone beam CT imaging of the dento-alveolar region, safely and in compliance with IR(ME)R 2017.
Objectives
- Apply the justification principle and selection criteria to decide when CBCT is — and is not — the right imaging choice
- Understand the IR(ME)R roles of referrer, practitioner, operator and owner, and the duties of each
- Manage referrals, service level agreements and patient data in line with IR(ME)R and UK GDPR
- Explain the factors governing radiation dose and apply ALARA in everyday scanning
- Select an appropriate field of view and resolution for common clinical indications
- Recognise normal CBCT anatomy of the dento-alveolar region and common normal variants
- Identify common artefacts, prevent avoidable ones, and distinguish artefact from pathology
- Use multi-planar reconstruction, nerve tracing and implant planning workflows at an introductory level, and recognise when to refer for a specialist report
- Explain the biological effects of ionising radiation and communicate radiation risk to patients in a way that supports informed consent
Outcome C
Outcome C — maintenance and development of knowledge and skill within your field of practice: radiation protection, imaging selection, and basic CBCT interpretation.
Outcome D
Outcome D — upholding patient trust and confidence in the profession: safe imaging practice, valid justification, and sound information governance.
Format
Self-paced online course · 7 hours of verifiable enhanced CPD · module quizzes (5 questions, pass mark 4/5) and a final examination (15 questions drawn from the full bank, pass mark 12/15 / 80%, unlimited retakes) · learner feedback collected on completion as part of our quality assurance · verifiable certificate issued on successful completion. Combined with 5 hours of verifiable CPD in radiography and radiation protection, this completes the 12 hours of Level 1 training recommended by the 2020 Guidance Notes.
Audience
Dentists, dental nurses, hygienists, therapists and practice teams in UK practice who refer for, operate, or are introducing CBCT — including practices purchasing their first CBCT scanner.
Curriculum
Ten taught modules covering justification, IR(ME)R, dose, anatomy, artefacts, biological effects, and clinical cases, finishing with a 15-question final exam (pass mark 12/15).
- 01
Introduction & What is Level 1
Overview of Level 1 CBCT training requirements and course structure.
- 02
Justification & Selection Criteria
When CBCT is justified and how selection criteria guide imaging decisions.
- 03
IR(ME)R Roles & Responsibilities (incl. operator checklists)
IR(ME)R duty holders, roles, and practical operator checklists.
- 04
Referrals, SLAs & GDPR
Referral pathways, service-level agreements, and GDPR considerations.
- 05
Radiation Physics, Dose & ALARA
Radiation physics essentials, dose concepts, and ALARA in practice.
- 06
Resolution, FOV & Image Quality
Spatial resolution, field of view choices, and factors affecting image quality.
- 07
Normal CBCT Anatomy
Recognising normal CBCT anatomy relevant to dental practice.
- 08
CBCT Artefacts
Common CBCT artefacts, causes, and how to minimise them.
- 09
Cases: MPR, Nerve Tracing & Implant Planning
Practical cases covering MPR, nerve tracing, and implant planning.
- 10
Biological Effects & Radiation Risk
Biological effects of ionising radiation and how to communicate radiation risk to patients.
- 11
Final Exam
Final examination covering the full Level 1 curriculum.