Answer the following questions

1. Describe the two most common types of dental radiographs.

2. Explain the necessary steps to protect the operator and patient from radiation during x-rays.

3. A client calls and is concerned because she just found out she is pregnant and is worried about potential health risk to her unborn child due to a radiograph she had last week at your dental office. How would you respond to her as the Dental Office Admin?

4. Why might a client have to be referred to another dentist or a specialist? How are referrals managed by the DOA?

5. Describe one recent technological advancement in dental radiology that helps dentists diagnose the dental needs of a client.