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to offer an explanation |
Interpret |
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an explanation
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Interpretation |
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the identification of a disease by examination or analysis. |
Diagnosis |
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An explanation of what is viewed on a dental image; the ability to read what is revealed by a dental image |
image interpretation |
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Who is responsible for establishing a diagnosis? |
the dentist Others members oaf the dental team are restricted by law from providing a diagnosis |
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Dental images are essential for ------ purposes. |
diagnostic |
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What images must be carefully reviewed and interpreted? |
All images |
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Who can examine images? |
any dental professional with training in interpretation (dentist and dental hygienist) |
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What dictates whether the dental assistant can perform image interpretation? |
The amont and scope of training in dental radiography |
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The dental radiographer acts as an additional ---- examining the images, and can direct the ---- of the dentist to any areas of question or concern. |
pair of eyes, attention |
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To interpret images, the dental radiographer must be confident in the identification and recognition of the following |
-normal anatomy -dental caries -periodontal disease -trauma, pulpal lesions and periapical lesions |
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explanation of what is viewed on a dental image |
interpretation |
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identification of diseases by examination or analysis |
diagnosis |
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Who makes the diagnosis after a thorough review of the medical history, dental history, clinical examination, radiographic examination, and clinical or laboratory test? |
the dentist |
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Although any dental professional with training in interpretation may examine dental images, the final interpretation and diagnosis are the responsibility of the ----- |
dentist |
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Dental images must be taken at the ---- of the dental appointment, mounted, interpreted and then used for diagnostic, therapeutic, and educational purposes. |
beginning |
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When should the dental images be reviewed? |
immediately after mounting them in the presences of the patient |
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Why should the dental images be reviewed mmediately after mounting them in the presences of the patient? |
if any suspicious or questionable areas are seen on the images, the patient can be examine by the dentist or dental hygienist to obtain additional information or to confirm the suspected problem |
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Digital images are typically viewed by the entail professional on a computer monitor in the ---- |
operatory. |
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Dental radiographs are usually examined on the view box in the operator and are best interpreted in a room with ----- lighting. |
dimmed |
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interpretation of dental images can be used as an -----. The dental radiographer can educate the patient by ----- and -----what is normally found on a dental image. The dentist can focus on specific ---- or areas of concern. |
educational tool, identifying and discussing, problems |
