Title: Demonstrate techniques for executing radiographic exposures in accordance with safety standards.
Course: Dental Careers II (14054-II) > Section: Performing Radiographic Procedures

Demonstration of techniques must be performed

- to ensure diagnostic radiograph is obtained
- to ensure that aseptic technique is maintained during radiographic exposure
- to position the image receptor as specified by the diagnosis
- to ensure quality control intraoral and/or extraoral techniques following manufacturers’ guidelines for specific equipment.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the two techniques for exposing radiographs?
- Which radiographic technique has the image receptor touching the tooth?
- Why is an exposure sequence important? What is the purpose of personal monitoring?