(Solved): Dental Radiology *You can leave this one out* Describe the method used to mount radiographs in ...

Compare historical exposure time to current exposure times Identify the properties of $\mathrm{x}$-rays Describe the characteristics of ionization Describe the wave concept of electromagnetic radiation Describe the effects of radiation and radiation injury Explain the dose response curve Identify the level of radiation sensitivity of cells in the body Identify mechanism by which radiation damage occurs Identify somatic effects of radiation Identify sources of radiation Identify older limits of measure for radiation and their newer equivalents Identify methods to achieve the principles of ALARA Describe 3 methods to protect the clinician when exposing radiographs Describe how to use the inverse square law Identify 2 materials that appear radiopaque and 2 that appear radiolucent on a film Describe characteristics of low and high contrast radiographs Explain the measures to use the principles of ALARA when exposing and processing a radiograph List the layers on a film and the purpose of each material Describe the contents of a film packet and their purpose Explain the steps in film processing using an automatic processor Describe the method used to mount radiographs in the CCBC clinic Identify the role a safelight plays in maintaining the integrity of an image Explain the principles of the paralleling technique, including the equipment used and how to maintain the equipment