Title: Describe the basic concepts of radiography.
Course: Dental Careers II (14054-II) > Section: Performing Radiographic Procedures

Description should include the ways radiation is used to create radiographs that will identify and help dentists diagnose conditions that may otherwise go undetected.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Which radiograph shows the entire dentition, mandible, and maxilla in one image?
- What does a bitewing radiograph primarily detect?
- What are the two basic techniques used for taking a film and/or digital radiograph?
- What is the primary purpose of dental radiographs?
- What is cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) used to evaluate?
- What are some types of digital sensors used in dental radiography?
- What protects the sensor from saliva and contamination during use, and how does one clean a dental sensor?