Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
Chapter 11 Student Handout
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Dental Images and the
Dental Radiographer
Chapter 11
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Learning Objectives
Lesson 11.1: Dental Images
and the Dental Radiographer
1. Define the key terms associated with dental
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Learning Objectives
Lesson 11.1: Dental Images
and the Dental Radiographer (Cont.)
7. List the duties and responsibilities that may
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Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
Chapter 11 Student Handout
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Introduction
Purpose
To review the importance and benefits of dental
images and the knowledge and skill requirements
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Dental Images
Dental image
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The Importance of Dental Images
A necessary component of comprehensive
care
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Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
Chapter 11 Student Handout
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Uses of Dental Images
Detection of diseases, lesions, and conditions
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Benefits of Dental Images
Primary benefit is detection of disease.
The benefit far outweighs the risk of small doses
of x-radiation.
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Information Found
on Dental Images
Missing teeth
Extra teeth
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Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
Chapter 11 Student Handout
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The Dental Radiographer
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The Dental Radiographer (Cont.)
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Knowledge and Skill Requirements
Basic understanding of radiation history
Working knowledge of radiation physics,
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Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 5th Edition
Chapter 11 Student Handout
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Duties and Responsibilities
May include
Positioning and exposure of dental x-ray films
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Professional Goals
Patient protection
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Questions?
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