The x-ray was discovered in 1895 by

______is credited with the first practical use of radiographs on a live patient in dentistry in 1896.

_______was a pioneer in the field of radiation safety, and we follow his basic principles to this day.

The time lapse from x-ray exposure until noticeable damage occurs is known as

Which of the following terms is used to describe the energy or penetrating ability of the x-ray beam in dental radiography?

If you change the exposure time of the x-ray unit, what is affected?

Thermionic emission refers to the

When the master switch is on

The term ____________ is used to describe areas that appear dark on the image; ___________ is the term used to describe areas that appear white or light gray.

The type of radiograph that would show the whole tooth including the crown. roots, and jawline is called?

What is the purpose of the insulating oil that fills the x-ray machine housing and surrounds the x-ray tube?

An example of cumulative radiation exposure is

All of the following structures will appear radiolucent on dental x-ray film except

The location where x-rays are produced in the x-ray tube is called the

Exposure of a radiograph on a child

For maximum penetration of x-rays, which of the following combinations would you select?

Which electron is bound most tightly to the nucleus?

Ionizing types of radiation include:

Too short a fixing time can result in:

The type of film utilized to record, measure, and compare changes in the growth of the bones and the teeth is:

The function of the _________ filter in the x-ray tube is to ____________________.

Which of the following is the name for the primary kind of radiation produced in the dental x-ray tubehead?

TRUE or FALSE

The Guidelines for Prescribing Dental Radiographs issued by the American Dental Association and the FDA recommends that dental imaging procedures for a pregnant patients do not need to be altered?

TRUE or FALSE

2.50 mm filtration is federally required for a dental x-ray machine operating over 70 kVp?

The heart of the x-ray generating system is the

One of the earliest signs of overexposure to x-rays may be

Chronic radiation exposure occurs when _____ doses of radiation are received over a _______ time period.

In dentistry, the __________ the wavelengths of the x-rays, the greater their energy and their usefulness.

Temporary acrylic crowns appear ____________ on radiographs.

The best radiograph to obtain to diagnosis of the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) is?

A full mouth series generally includes?

For intraoral x-rays what film speed is the fastest and reduces the amount of patient exposure?

Which of the following do NOT include anatomical landmarks for the mandible?

Which of the following do NOT include anatomical landmarks for the maxillary?

Elongation on a dental radiograph is caused by?

What characteristic will a radiograph exhibit if the film was placed backward in the mouth?

Cone cutting results when the central ray is?

The most commonly used film size for adult intraoral dentistry is size

Automatic film processing requires only ______ minutes to develop, fix, wash, and dry a film, whereas manual processing and drying techniques require approximately one hour.

The ideal temperature for manual developing of 5 minutes is

Disposable polystyrene bite-block, EeZee-Grips, and EndoRays, & XCP- Rinn devices are all considered what?

The purposes of the ______ in the dental film packet are to prevent fogging from secondary radiation and to reduce the radiation exposure of the patient due to photons that have already passed through the dental x-ray film.

_______ hardens the film emulsion during film processing.

When placing a dental film in the patient’s mouth, the white side is placed ____ the dental x-ray tubehead, and the raised dot to the ____ surface.

The technique recommended by the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and the American Association of Dental Schools because it provides the most accurate image with the least amount of radiation exposure to the patient is the _____ technique.

When a size #2 film sensor is used, the anterior films are in the ______ position, and the posterior films/sensors are in the ______ position.

In the paralleling technique, the central ray of the x-ray beam must be _____ to the film sensor and the long axis of the tooth.

Check all that apply..

The bitewing view is used for detecting

If the central ray of the x-ray beam is not centered on the film sensor, a partial image will result on the film sensor, which is called a(n)

A periapical view shows the tooth from the occlusal surface or incisal edge to about _____ mm beyond the apex to show the periapical bone.

Angulation of the PID is critical to ensure that the central ray is perpendicular to the bisector line in which of the following techniques?

Which technique can be used in situations such as a small mouth, shallow palate, or the presence of tori?

An intraoral full-mouth survey contains

The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology recommends using the paralleling technique because

The skull view that shows the frontal and ethmoid sinuses, the orbits, and the nasal cavities is the _____ projection.

The CBCT is useful in helping the dentist

A ghost image will appear _____ than normal and on the _____ side of the image.

The focal trough is an imaginary three-dimensional curved area or space that bears the same shape as a

Advantages of panoramic imaging, when contrasted with intraoral imaging, include

Quality assurance in the dental office is a way of ensuring that everything possible is being done to produce high-quality diagnostic images and includes quality control

Given normal use, processing solutions should be changed

Once films are removed from the mouth, they are considered contaminated and should be

The _______ is a federal law that requires all persons who use x-rays to take dental images to be properly trained and certified.

Who is responsible for overall quality assurance in a dental practice?

Quality control for the darkroom should include

Who can be held legally responsible for a dental assistant’s actions?

Regulations regarding certification for dental assistants in radiography

Which of the following must be disclosed to the patient before obtaining informed consent for dental radiographs?

Quality control for the darkroom should include