Den 160 Dental Radiography

1. Control Switch
2. PID
3. Control panel
4. Collimator
5. Other= Throid collar, Lead Apron, Fast film and Film Holding device

1. State installment and proper maintanenance
2. Prescribe x-rays responsibly
3. Training&Supervising dental assistants

1. Trained in aseptic techniques, radiation hgenie and maintenance of QA.
2. Proper education in exposure and processing techniques
3. ALARA principle
(As Low As Reasonably Achievable)

As Low As Reasonably Achievable
States that all exposure to radiation must be kept to a minimum

1. Notify the office of any changes in health
2. Present radiation histories as part of dental records

1. Cover dental chair, x-ray units, door knob with barriers
2. An area for clean and contaminated film should be prepared
3. Set up materials needed

1. Wear gloves, protective eyewear and masks
2. Wipe Saliva from exposed film after removing from patient's mouth
3. Place exposed X-ray films on covered surface or plastic barrier

1. Prepare the rom following aseptic techniques and review patient's information
2. Check Wquipment
3. Seat Patient, place lead apron, explain the procedure and bring tubehead close to proceed

1. Remove gloves
2. Remove lead aprons from patient and make chart notations
3. Take films to prcessing area
4. Follow appropriate infection control procedures

1. D-speed (ultraspeed)
2. E-speed (Ektaspeed)
3. F-speed (InSight)

1. Number 0, Child Size
2. Number 1, Narrow Anterior Film size
3. Number 2, adult size (ones we have at school)
4. Number 3, Long bite wing film size
5. Number 4, Occlusal film size

1. Stray radiation
2. High Temperatures
3. Chemicals

50-70 degress F/10-20 degress C

Mounted and placed in protective envelope

1. Bisecting technique
2. Paralleling Technique
3. Full mouth
4. Bite wing