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dental radiographs and the dental radiographer wk 5
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what is one of the most important uses of dental radiographs?
detection
for diseases, lesions, and bone/teeth conditions that can't be seen clinically
T/F dental radiographs contain more information than a written record
True
False
true
an initial radiographic exam provides a _________ for the patient
baseling
does the benefit of disease detection outweigh the risk of small doses of x-radiation?
yes!
what information is found on dental radiographs?
missing/extra/impacted teeth
caries
perio
tooth abnormalities
retained roots
cysts and tumors
who is the dental radiographer?
the person that positions, exposes, and processes dental x-ray film
what are the duties and responsibilities of the dental radiographer?
position/expose films
process
mount
educate pt
maintenance of darkroom/equipment
quality control procedures
ordering supplies
professional goals of a radiographer
protect pt/yourself
pt education
operator competence/efficiency
quality radiographs/care
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dental radiographs and the dental radiographer wk 5
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dental radiographs and the dental radiographer wk 5
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2010-10-06T23:32:31Z
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