which of the following structures would appear radiopaque on a dental radiograph?

the maximum annual permissible dose ( MPD) of ionizing radiation for the public is ?

when exposing radiographs on an endentuous patient, compared to a dentulous patient the exposure time should be ?

to reduce cross contamination during dental radiography , the CDC recommends that dental radiography operators do all EXCEPT the following ?

which of the following should be included in a quality assurance policy for dental radiographs?

which of the following are common parts of a dental x-ray machine?

Ionization occurs when an x-ray strikes an atom and the atom?

which of the following radiograph exposures produces a radiograph that shows the crowns of both the maxillary and mandibular teeth?

which of the following anatomical landmarks is NOT normally seen on intraoral radiographs?

the paralleling technique is recommended for which of the following radiograph exposures?

which of the following is recommended to help stabilize intraoral film when placed in the patients mouth?

automatic processors do all the following EXCEPT?

processed films should always be handled by the edges to prevent ?

proper care of phosphor plates includes?

when labeling radiographs, all of the following should be included except?

which of the following is a result of primary, secondary and scatter radiation?

which of the following should you ask a patient to do before you begin exposing intraoral radiographs?

contrast in a radiograph is primarily controlled by?

paralleling techniques requires the film be placed?

which film would be exposed to see increased coverage of the alveolar bone?

emulsion damage to a film is caused by?

on a radiograph, the anterior alveolar crest normally ?

which of the following film size is used for an occlusal exposure?

what is the primary advantage in using digital radiography?

which of the following affects the speed of the electrons emitted from the tube head?

a processed film has a straight, clear border on the upper edge. this error is caused by?

if there are no teeth to serve as guidelines, which of the following landmarks indicates a maxillary molar area radiograph?

which of the following errors occur when the vertical angulation is incorrect?

for xray machines operating in ranges at or below 70 kvp, the total aluminum equivalent filtration must be a minimum of:

the purpose of intensifying screen is to ?

which of the following was established to address the education and certification of operators of radiographic equipment?

on a radiograph, when the contact area of one tooth is superimposed over the contact of another, it is called?

the purpose of a grid device on an extraoral cassette is to?

the main purpose of using a lead apron with thyroid collar when exposing dental radiographs is to protect the patient from?

which of the following must be monitored for radiation leakage?

while exposing xray films, radiation deflecting off the patient head is called?

which of the following equations is used to determine the occupational maximum accumulated does ( MAD ) of radiation?

which of the following cells exposed to radiation may be associated with leukemia?

leakage radiation is defined as any radiation that is?

to help desensitize the tissue prior to film replacement, the dental assistant should?

to assist the patient in controlling the gag reflex, the dental assistant should?

when documenting a lesion found on a radiograph, all of the following should be described EXCEPT?

impacted third molars are best seen with what type of radiograph?

compared to a round position indicating device ( PID ), which of the filling PIDs reduces patient radiation exposure by up to 70 percent?

which of the following is the measurement of force that refers to the potential difference between two electrical charges?

if a dental assistant dosimeter badge report indicates exposure to radiation, what should be done first?

which of the following landmarks is useful when mounting films of the mandibular posterior area?

a step wedge can be used to demonstrate?

maximum wattage for a safelight bulb should be ?

chemical agents should be properly disposed of according of?

which of the following causes the interproximal areas of the teeth to appear overlapped?

what size film is most effective, when placed vertically in the anterior region, to evaluate caries and periodontal disease?

using the ALARA concept as a guideline for radiographs includes all of the following EXCEPT?

which of following extraoral radiographs is used to evaluate impacted teeth, large lesions and fractures of the mandible?

prior to exposing dental radiographs on a visually impaired patient, the dental assistant should?

when changing the 8 inch PID to a 16 inch PID, which of the following is used to determine the intensity of the beam?

when preparing to take a digital radiograph, after selecting the appropriate sensor size for the patient the next step is to?

how frequently should processing solutions be replenished?

which of the following affects the quantity of x-rays being emitted from the tube head ?

the optimum developing solution temperature for manual processing is ?

where is the most common area in the oral cavity for dentigerous cyst?

which of the following radiation effects increases in severity as more radiation is absorbed by somatic cells?

the patients records are ?

the buffalo object rule is used to determine if a foreign body is located in which direction?

patient receive less radiation when using a?

long term effects of exposure to radiation may be associated with?

dilaceration in a radiographic imagine indicates the ?

which of the following best describes what happens when two film contact each other during processing?

insufficient rinsing of processed radiographic film will result in a ?

to maintain quality assurance while processing films , the dental assistant should record ?

dental healthcare personnel who are pregnant can expose radiographs during the ?

which is the following PID produces the greatest amount of secondary radiation?

when using a 16 inch PID compared to a 8 inch PID the exposure time must?

in dental radiography, the purpose of the fixer solution is to ?

light colored radiographs commonly result from?

supernumerary teeth are best detected using what type of film?

radiation injury results from?

which of the following measures the amount of radiation that reaches the surface of the skin?

which of the following landmarks is useful when mounting films in the maxillary central area

the penetrating xray beam produced during dental radiography is called ?

on a radiograph, what is the dense radiopaque band that outlines the edge of the mandible?

which of the following film sizes would be used for adult periapical film?

come beam computed tomography uses?

which of the following landmarks are located by the midline of the mandible ?

developing solution temperatures should be checked frequently when using ?

the BEST radiograph to elevate a suspected salivary stone in the submandibular gland is a ?

a radiograph will automatically be retaken when there is a ?

which of the following describes a double ended film holder used on posterior and anterior teeth?

the time between patient exposure to radiation and the appearance of biological damage is the ?

which of the following could cause a straight black line border to appear on a radiograph ?

cells most susceptible to radiation damage are ?

the most radiolucent area on an anterior radiograph is the ?

which of the following regulates the manufacture and installation of x-rays equipment?

the most important step the dentist can take in protecting patients from x radiation is to ?

which of the following is a disposable intraoral xray film holder device ?

to view an abscess on tooth #25 the best radiographic exposures is a ?

a panoramic radiograph with a dark shadow over the apices of the maxillary teeth may be caused by the patient?

dental healthcare personnel can BEST shield themselves from radiation during patient exposure by standing behind.

a full mouth series of periapical radiographs taken on an edentulous patient will consist off ?