Post-graduate Clinical Training at the Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging, Aichi-Gakuin University Dental Hospital―Evaluation of Technique for Intraoral Radiography and Questionnaire Survey of the Training―

Abstract

 Abstract The aims of this study were to evaluate in detail the skill improvement in intraoral radiography and to analyze the results of a questionnaire survey regarding trainee dentists’ satisfaction with the training.

 The subjects were trainee dentists who received the training at our department in 2012 and 2014.

 The skill improvement was evaluated by comparing radiographs taken on the first and last days of the training. The questionnaire survey was conducted on seven items at the end of the training.

 Although the technique of intraoral radiography had improved by the last day compared to the first day, the horizontal and vertical projection angles were difficult to be set in certain teeth. In such cases, further training over a longer period would be needed. Based on the results of the survey, almost all trainees thought that their own skill in taking intraoral and panoramic radiographs had improved. In addition, the majority of trainees (98.4%) judged that the training was effective, and they were thought to have sufficiently understood the purpose and significance of the training.

 In conclusion, our training course appears to be effective for making improvements in several problem areas.