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1. It is fine for the operator to hold the film or tube head in emergency situations.
2. If the patient has a medical condition, it is _________________ in the chart.
3. What does ALARA stand for? ___________________________________________
4. What specific thing must be able to be seen on a periapical x-ray?
5. Write the common abbreviations for these dental terms: Root Canal Treatment, Crown, Extraction.
6. Completed root canal treatment is indicated by a __________________.
7. The _____________ surface of a tooth is nearest the cheek.
8. Out of D and E speed films, which requires the least amount of radiation exposure?__________________________________________
9. The exposure time for each edentulous region should be reduced ___________ the normal exposure time.
10. What size film is normally used on children? ___________________
11. All surfaces likely to be touched during patient care must be __________________.
12. What specific thing must be able to be seen on a bitewing x-ray?
13. An intrinsic stain, such as Tetracycline, can/cannot be removed with coronal polishing.
14. The prophy angle and handpiece are held in a ________________ grasp.
15. The adult dentition has _______ teeth in an arch.
16. When placing the film in the patient’s mouth, the embossed dot must be placed _______the X-ray head.
17. Define Edentulous.
18. Caries may form out of a white spot, which are areas of ______________.
19. To remove excess water and debris you may have the patient close his lips around the HVE tip.
20. On a humid day, the gypsum will absorb water, which will slow the set.
21. Define Radiolucent and give an example of what image on an x-ray might appear this way.
22. If a film is overexposed, it will appear _____________.
23. The benefits of fluoride include:
24. Lead aprons need not be used on all patients.
25. A healthy mouth is free of bacteria.
