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Introduction to Image Interpretation

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Image interpretation explanation of what’s viewed on dental image/ability to read what’s viewed
Dental professionals must be confident in identifying normal anatomy restorations, dental material, foreign objects, canines, periodontal disease, injuries and lesions
Final interpretation and diagnoses are responsibilities of Dentist
Allows dental professionals to detect disease, lesions and conditions that can’t be identified clinically
Dental auxiliaries are restricted by law from providing a diagnosis but can facilitate patient care by performing preliminary image interpretation
All images must be carefully reviewed and interpretable
Any dental professionals with training in interpretation can examine images
The amount of scope of training received dictates whether the dental assistant can perform image interpretation
Dental Images should be interpreted in presence of patient when: with patient where: on computer in operatory
Dental radiographer can educate patient by identifying and discussing what is normally found on a dental image
All members of dental team can work together using interpretation to educate patient about the importance of use of dental images
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