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CH. 13

Patient Education and the Dental Radiographer

TermDefinition
Importance of dental x-rays/ informing patient to reduce fear, realize benefits, prevention plans, and accept prescribe treatment
Methods of educating patient video, slideshow, or printed literature
How often should adults/children have dental Images imaged based on individuals needs
Patient who refuses x-rays cannot be further treated
Previous dental Images from old dentist can be used if the image is recent and diagnostic
X-ray exposure can be limited by thyroid collar and lead apron
Should x-ray exposure be avoided during pregnancy? doesn’t hurt embryo/ fetus no detectable exposure
DA steps out of room before x-ray to limit x-ray exposure self one of the most effective ways
Dental x-rays safe? no they cause harm to living tissues, no amount of radiation is safe
Do dental x-rays cause cancer? there’s not a single case of a patient developing cancer (chances are low)
Can panoramic images be used as a substitute for a complete oral series? no, series is for detail of teeth and surrounding bone (panoramic shows general condition of teeth and bone)
Who owns dental images taken? all dental records are property of dentist, as a patient you have access to records
Created by: user-1888637
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