DENTAL RADIOLOGY EXAM
QNS & ANS
2023/2024
,Purpose of Dental Image
-Essential for diagnostic purposes.
-enable the dental professional to identify many conditions that may otherwise go
undetected.
-provide information about teeth and supporting bone structures.
Dental Radiographs
-Detect lesions, diseases, and conditions than cannot be identified clinically.
-Confirm suspected diseases.
-Localize lesions or foreign objects.
Primary benefit of Radiographs
Detection of disease.
Benefits of Radiographs
-Detection of disease.
-Outweighs the risk of small doses of x-radiation.
-The use assists the dental professional in identifying and preventing problems.
, Interpersonal skills used to ease communication and develop a trusting relationship
between the dental professional and the patient.
Patient Relations
The relationship between the patient and the dental professional; Includes first
impressions, chair side manners, and attitude.
First Impressions
Involves the dental auxiliary's hygiene, appearance and greeting.
Chairside manner
Involves developing a relaxing and confident manner that makes the patient eel
comfortable.
Attitude
Involves auxiliaries being professional, courtesy, patient, and honest.
Patient Education
-Enhances understanding.
-Decreases fear of x-ray exposure.
-Increases cooperation.
-Increases motivation for regular dental visits.
Methods of Patient Education
Oral presentation, printed literature, or a combination of both.
Common questions
-Necessity questions
-Exposure questions
-Safety questions
-Miscellaneous questions
Federal Regulations
Requirements include safety precautions affecting the use of dental x-ray machines
made and sold in the United States.
Licensure Requirements
Requirements regulated by state that include:
-obtaining addition certification in dental radiology.
-exposing dental radiographs only under the direct supervision of the dentist.
-following restrictions concerning the types of dental radiographs that be legally
exposed.
Legal Issues and Patient
-Risk management
-Malpractice Issues
-Patient Records
-Patients who refuse radiographs
Risk Management
The policies and procedures that should be followed by the dental radiographer to
reduce the chances that a patient will file legal action against the dental radiographer or
the supervising dentist.
Informed consent
consent given by the patient who is made aware of any procedure to be performed, its
risks, expected outcomes, and alternatives.
Self-determination
QNS & ANS
2023/2024
,Purpose of Dental Image
-Essential for diagnostic purposes.
-enable the dental professional to identify many conditions that may otherwise go
undetected.
-provide information about teeth and supporting bone structures.
Dental Radiographs
-Detect lesions, diseases, and conditions than cannot be identified clinically.
-Confirm suspected diseases.
-Localize lesions or foreign objects.
Primary benefit of Radiographs
Detection of disease.
Benefits of Radiographs
-Detection of disease.
-Outweighs the risk of small doses of x-radiation.
-The use assists the dental professional in identifying and preventing problems.
, Interpersonal skills used to ease communication and develop a trusting relationship
between the dental professional and the patient.
Patient Relations
The relationship between the patient and the dental professional; Includes first
impressions, chair side manners, and attitude.
First Impressions
Involves the dental auxiliary's hygiene, appearance and greeting.
Chairside manner
Involves developing a relaxing and confident manner that makes the patient eel
comfortable.
Attitude
Involves auxiliaries being professional, courtesy, patient, and honest.
Patient Education
-Enhances understanding.
-Decreases fear of x-ray exposure.
-Increases cooperation.
-Increases motivation for regular dental visits.
Methods of Patient Education
Oral presentation, printed literature, or a combination of both.
Common questions
-Necessity questions
-Exposure questions
-Safety questions
-Miscellaneous questions
Federal Regulations
Requirements include safety precautions affecting the use of dental x-ray machines
made and sold in the United States.
Licensure Requirements
Requirements regulated by state that include:
-obtaining addition certification in dental radiology.
-exposing dental radiographs only under the direct supervision of the dentist.
-following restrictions concerning the types of dental radiographs that be legally
exposed.
Legal Issues and Patient
-Risk management
-Malpractice Issues
-Patient Records
-Patients who refuse radiographs
Risk Management
The policies and procedures that should be followed by the dental radiographer to
reduce the chances that a patient will file legal action against the dental radiographer or
the supervising dentist.
Informed consent
consent given by the patient who is made aware of any procedure to be performed, its
risks, expected outcomes, and alternatives.
Self-determination
