Updated 2026
Written by Dr Sam — practising dentist, Australia, and the clinician behind this directory. About the author →
Radiation safety CPD is compliance-shaped, but the good courses make it genuinely clinical: justification as a per-exposure discipline (this image, this patient, this question), optimisation that actually gets exercised — exposure settings, collimation, receptor choice — and the quality-assurance routines that catch equipment drift before it degrades a year of diagnoses. Dose numbers only mean something when courses translate them into risk language you can use with an anxious parent.
Jurisdiction matters more here than in most topics: licensing, equipment testing intervals and CPD expectations are set locally, so anchor at least part of your learning to your own regulator’s framework — Australian readers to their state radiation authority and the national diagnostic reference levels. And include the team; the person pressing the exposure button and the person answering ‘is the X-ray safe?’ at the desk both carry radiation-safety responsibilities.
A snapshot of the current directory: the strict topic matcher identifies 51 courses relevant to Radiation Safety across 7 providers. 51 are marked as having certificates, and 1 run two CPD hours or longer.
Radiation safety CPD is useful for clinicians who prescribe, take, interpret or support dental imaging. It helps reinforce safe decision-making, image quality and dose awareness.
FreeDentalCPD brings relevant courses together in one searchable directory so dental professionals can compare learning across providers without checking every site separately.
Browse Radiation Safety CPDWhat to look for
A good radiation safety course should be grounded in dental practice and should help clinicians make better decisions before, during and after image acquisition.
- Justification and selection criteria
- Dose reduction and optimisation
- CBCT and 3D imaging principles
- Image quality and retakes
- Quality assurance processes
- Record keeping and patient communication
Providers and course sources to compare
Relevant courses may appear across manufacturer learning platforms, broader dental webinar providers and professional education sites. The directory section below draws from your course repository and surfaces the closest matching entries automatically.
- Viva Learning and manufacturer portals
- Colgate Oral Health Network and Philips Oral Healthcare Learning
- Specialist education providers
How to choose the right course
Start with the courses that match your role and local obligations, then add broader learning that improves day-to-day patient care and team systems. Certificate availability is worth checking before you begin, especially where the course is being used for a workplace or regulatory record.
Latest courses from the directory
- Elevate Your X-Ray Game: Practical Tips to Maximize Diagnostic Quality in Digital Radiography
- Transforming Dental Practice with CBCT: From X-Ray to 3D Imaging Diagnosis and Beyond
- 1-2-3 Steps of CBCT Interpretation
- CBCT (Part 1): Basics and Interpretation
- CBCT (Part 2): Common Pathology and Incidental Findings
- CBCT Basics: Understanding 3D Imaging for Everyday Clinical Decisions
- CBCT Essentials: Techniques for Accurate Diagnosis and Risk Management
- CBCT in Action: Periodontal & Orthodontic Diagnostics & Treatment Planning
- CBCT in Action: Unexpected Findings & What to Do Next
- CBCT in General Dentistry: Taking Dental Imaging to the Next Dimension
- CBCT in the Modern Dental Practice: A Pathway to Enhanced Diagnostics and Treatment Planning
- CBCT: Is Now The Right Time For Your Practice
Showing 12 of 55 relevant courses from the directory. 55 are marked as having certificates. Search the directory for this topic.
Frequently asked questions
Is radiation safety CPD the same as radiology CPD?
There is overlap, but radiation safety focuses more specifically on dose, justification, optimisation, compliance and safe use of imaging equipment.
Is CBCT CPD useful for general dentists?
Yes, particularly for clinicians who refer for CBCT, interpret reports or use imaging for implants, endodontics or surgical planning.
Do requirements vary by country?
Yes. Radiation training and documentation requirements vary, so check your local regulator or workplace policy.
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