Radiology

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an explanation of what is viewed on a dental radiograph

radiographic interpretation
identification of a disease by examination or analysis

diagnosis
t/f anyone in the dental team can diagnose radiographs?

false-only the dentist all other prohibited by law
what is the importance of interpretation?
- detection of disease
- detection of lesions
- conditions of teeth and jaws that cannot be identified clinically
who is trained to interpret radiographs?

the dentist and dental hygienist
what 8 things must a person have an understanding of to interpret radiographs?
- normal anatomy
- dental restorations
- dental materials
- foreign objects
- dental caries
- periodontal disease
- traumatic injuries
- periapical lesions
t/f interpretation is the identification of disease by examination or analysis

false- that is diagnosis
_______ is made by the dentist after thorough review of the medical history, dental history, clinical examination, radiographic examination and clinical or laboratory tests.

diagnosis
what is it called when an explanation of what is viewed on a radiograph is given?

interpretation
When and where are radiographs interpreted?

right after mounted and in front of the patient in a light box or computer screen
who is in charge of patient education?

team work of all the dental team
_______ and _______ ______are done by team work
- interpretation
- patient education

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Radiology

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introduction to radiographic interpretation

Updated

2010-11-03T22:11:03Z

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