MEDICINE
RADIOLOGY
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failure of the dental radiographer in following the rules of working with radiation, to include not wearing the badge outside of the clinic/practice
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expired film
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uncooperative patients
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faulty radiation-monitoring device
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Detailed explanation-1: -We use radiographs to detect signs of disease or injury within the body not apparent to the dentist’s or doctor’s vision on external examination. They are important for many reasons such as showing dental caries, bone loss, infection, tumours or cysts and impacted teeth, but many more uses exist.
Detailed explanation-2: -What should be the radiographer’s main objective regarding personal radiation safety? To keep personal exposure as far below the dose limit as possible.
Detailed explanation-3: -Several studies have found an association between dental X-ray exposure and increased risks of brain cancer [12, 13], tumors of the parotid gland [14] and breast cancer [15] and thyroid cancer [16, 17].
Detailed explanation-4: -Cavities, especially small areas of decay between teeth. Decay beneath existing fillings. Bone loss in your jaw. Areas of infection. The position of unerupted or impacted teeth. Abscessed teeth (infection at the root of your tooth or between your gums and your tooth). Cysts and some types of tumors. 09-Feb-2023