DA 107B - Intraoral Radiographic Technique

1. Identify hazards in film exposure and processing and take appropriate steps to minimize problems.
2. Apply principles of infection control when using ionizing radiation.
3. List number of exposures for each region on a full-mouth, radiographic radiographs.
4. Expose, develop and mount an acceptable full-mouth, radiographic series.
5. Describe the steps to the acceptable time-temperature method of processing radiographs.
6. Detect processing errors and identify the correction for each.
7. State the essential equipment for a darkroom.
8. Recognize the most common causes of faulty dental radiographs.
9. Identify intraoral and extraoral anatomy landmarks.
10. List the film holders used when exposing films and the characteristics of each style.
11. Describe common methods of patient management during radiographic exposure.