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t/f localization of foreign objects is the most important us of dental radiographs.
false-detection of disease
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t/f the benefit of disease detection does not outweigh the risk of small doses of xradiation
false-it does outweigh risks
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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
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t/f a radiograph contains less information than a written record.
false, radiographs contain more info
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t/f missing, extra and impacted teeth can be identified on a dental radiograph.
true
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t/f the dental radiographer is any person who positions, exposes, and processes dental x-ray film
true
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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
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t/f the dental radiographer may be assigned to monitor quality control procedures
true
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t/f patient and operator protection must be primary concerns of dental radiographer
true
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t/f operator competence is maintained by performing dental radiography duties
true
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