t/f localization of foreign objects is the most important us of dental radiographs.
false-detection of disease
t/f the benefit of disease detection does not outweigh the risk of small doses of xradiation
false-it does outweigh risks
t/f through the use of dental radiographs the dental professional can detect disease, lesions and conditions of the jaws that cannot be identified clinically
true
t/f a radiograph contains less information than a written record.
false, radiographs contain more info
t/f missing, extra and impacted teeth can be identified on a dental radiograph.
true
t/f the dental radiographer is any person who positions, exposes, and processes dental x-ray film
true
t/f the dental radiographer is assigned only to position and expose dental xray films.
false
position and exposure
processing
mounting and identification
education to pt
maintenance of darkroom and equipment
quality control
ordering supplies
t/f the dental radiographer may be assigned to monitor quality control procedures
true
t/f patient and operator protection must be primary concerns of dental radiographer
true
t/f operator competence is maintained by performing dental radiography duties