Please read the information below carefully and confirm you meet requirements before proceeding with Interest Form. 

Course Overview
Prepare to become a qualified dental radiography instructor in North Carolina.
This hybrid continuing education course is designed for experienced dental professionals who wish to teach dental radiography in educational or workforce training settings. Participants will review current radiographic principles, radiation safety, infection control, instructional methodology, and competency evaluation while refining their own radiographic techniques.
The course combines self-paced online instruction with an intensive hands-on laboratory where participants will demonstrate competency in intraoral radiography and instructional calibration.
Upon successful completion of all course requirements, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion qualifying them to teach dental radiography in the State of North Carolina.

Contact Hours
16 Continuing Education Contact Hours
8 Hours Online Instruction
8 Hours Hands-On Laboratory


Applicants must meet ALL eligibility requirements before enrolling.

• Professional Background
  • Applicants must currently meet ONE of the following:
    • Dentist
      • Current licensure
      • Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
    • Dental Hygienist
      • Current licensure
      • Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
    • Dental Assistant II
      • Associate or Bachelor's degree
      • Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program OR certification from a North Carolina-approved radiography course
      • Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
  • Radiography Experience
    • Applicants must have documented experience in:
      • Intraoral dental radiography
      • Paralleling technique
      • Bitewing technique
      • Radiation safety
      • Infection control
      • Independent performance of radiographic procedures in a clinical setting
      • The following experience is strongly recommended:
      • Digital imaging systems (sensors or PSP plates)
      • Basic panoramic imaging
• Pre-Assessment Requirement
  • Applicants must successfully complete a pre-assessment examination.
  • A minimum score of 80% is required before beginning the lab component

Upon Successful Completion
Participants who successfully complete all online modules, laboratory requirements, and achieve a minimum score of 80% on the final examination will receive a:
Certificate for Teaching Dental Radiography in the State of North Carolina