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Radiology Test 4
chapter 29 interpretation
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Health Care
Professional
12/02/2008

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Summarize the importance od radiographic interpretation
Definition
Detect disease, lesion, and conditions that cannot  be id clinically
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Define the roles of the dentist and te auxillary in the interp of dental PA's
Definition
Anyone can examine the PA's but only the DDS can diagnose
Term
Interpretation VS. Diagnosis
Definition

Diagnosis: ID of disease by DDS

Interpretation: An explanation of what can be viewed on the x-ray

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Who can interpret dental x-rays?
Definition
Anyone with professional training
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Describe when and where x-rays are interpreted
Definition
  • view box
  • dim room
  • chairside monitor
  • computer monitor
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Describe how Pa's can be used to educate pt's on the importance of x-rays
Definition
By identifying and discussing what is normally found on the films
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Summarize the importance of Pa interpretation
Definition
Vital role in detecting diseases, lesions, and conditions
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Roles of each member of the dental team in  interpratation of the dental radiographs
Definition

Everyone with professional dental training can examine but only the DDS can diagnose 

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Differance between diagnose and interpretation
Definition
  • Only DDS can diagnose which is ID disease
  • Interpretation is a explanation that can be done by almost anyone w/in the dental office

 

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