dental radiographs and the dental radiographer wk 5

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
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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