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What two planes are used to position a dental patient to take a extraoral radiograph?
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In which type of dental examination would lymph nodes be palpated?
Extraoral examination
A foreshortened image on a dental radiograph is most likely caused by?
Excessive vertical angulation.
Which type of dental X-ray has a film placed and exposed outside of the mouth?
A panoramic (Panorex) is the dental x-ray where the film is out of the mouth. It is a form of x-ray tomography. The film is replaced by an digital receptor on modern machines.
A bitewing dental film is an example of extraoral?
No. Extraoral radiograpy is when a person's head is sitting in still and the machine moves around outside of their head. Intraoral radiography is the use of bitewings to get a more detailed and specific view of a certain area of the mouth. Ok, so I'm a little bad at explaining things, hope I helped though. =)
Are you allowed to seat a dental patient in a dirty room?
If I were a dental patient I would walk out of a dirty practice and complain.
What anatomy must be study to become a dental hygienist?
To become a dental hygienist you need to study head and neck anatomy for when you give anesthetic injections as well as when you provide intraoral and extraoral cancer screenings at the beginning of the patient visits. Additionally, dental anatomy anatomy is required, which is also important for when giving anesthetic injections and to understand the morphology of each tooth to be able to identify abnormalities that are of concern and/or abnormalities within normal limits (WNL). And lastly, you have embryology anatomy so you can understand the process of growth and the cause of any abnormalities seen in the oral cavity.
Where would you commonly find the dental laboratory in a dental office?
The dental laboratory is located in a separate area of the dental office(away from the patient treatment area).
What is the viewpoint in the case of Dr Beckett's Dental Office?
The viewpoint in the case of Dr. Beckett's Dental Office is that of the patient who is dissatisfied with his experience at the dental office. The patient feels that the service was subpar, the staff was unprofessional, and the fees were excessive.
When was the first dental radiograph taken on human?
The first dental radiograph was taken in January 1896 by Otto Walkhoff, D.D.S., M.D., in Brunswick, Germany, a few daysafter Wilhelm Roentgen published about his discovery ofx-rays. Dr. Walkhoff placed a small photographic plate wrapped in rubberdam in his mouth and subjected himself to 25 minutes of x-ray exposure. Exposure times today are in the range of 0.01 - 0.03 seconds.
Why it is important to study psychology in the dental hygiene program?
Studying psychology in the dental hygiene program is important because it helps dental hygienists understand patient behavior, fears, and motivations. This knowledge can improve communication and patient interaction, leading to better patient compliance and treatment outcomes. Understanding the psychological aspects of patient care can also help dental hygienists provide more holistic and patient-centered care.
What does the dental office have to do when a dental insurance company overpays on a claim?
Refund the money to the insurance company and bill the patient for the difference.
What dental specialty in which the patient is the entire community is?
public health industry
