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Radiographer Basics
Dental Radiography -- Principles and Techniques
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Use of Radiographs | detection for lesions, diseases, condition of teeth/bones |
| Rationale for Infection Control | prevent transmission of infectious disease |
| Routes of Disease Transmission | direct -- saliva, blood, lesions indirect -- contaminated object direct contact w aerosols |
| Infection Occurs If... | - susceptible host - pathogen w sufficient infectivity - portal for pathogen to enter |
| High lvl Disfectants | sterilant-disinfectant used to disinfect heat-sensitive semi-critical dental instruments |
| Intermediate lvl Disinfectant | labeled as hospital disinfectant and tuberculocidal recommended for all surfaces that have been contaminated |
| Low lvl Disinfectant | labeled only as hospital disinfectant clean floors and walls |