Annual tests for dental x-ray machines can be performed by a dentist, dental hygienist or dental assistant

For quality control purposes, each new box of unopened film should be tested for film freshness and fogging before it is used.

After processing, fresh film that has been properly stored and protected will appear _________.

After performing the screen-film contact test, a wire mesh image of uniform density appears. These results indicate

When functioning properly, a viewbox should emit a uniform and intense light.

One of the most critical areas of quality control that requires daily monitoring is ___________.

The coin test is used to check ___________.

The following must be closely monitored with manual processing techniques.

On average, processing solutions should be replenished:

On average, processing solutions should be replenished

Fresh films and fresh chemicals must be used when preparing reference radiographs.

A reference radiograph is used to check ___________.

If the densities of the daily image appear lighter than the densities of the reference radiograph: this would indicate that __________.

The clearing test is used to monitor __________.

Regardless of who is actually exposes the patient to radiation, the dentist is ultimately responsible for the diagnostic quality of all dental images.