Vocab
Define: malpractice
professional negligence
Dental x-ray machine
Calibrate equipment regularly
Who does the patient often feel more comfortable sharing fears to?
Dental Assistant
Define: liability
Accountability or legal responsibility
Safelighting
Check for light-tightness in darkroom
Who is in charge of explaining the importance of dental x-rays to a patient?
Dental Assistant
Define: negligence
The failure to provide a proper or reasonable level of care
Automatic processor
Follow manufacturers recommendations carefully regarding maintenance
What can dental offices leave around the waiting room to ensure patients know the safety and importance of dental x-rays?
Educational pamphlets and materials on the subject
Define: view box
An illuminated boxlike device used to view radiographs
Dental film
Test each new box for freshness
What can dental assistants tell patients about the dose of radiation during x-rays?
The dose from 4 bitewing images is about the same as a single days worth of natural background radiation.
Define: confidentiality
Never revealing any personal information about the patient
Manuel processor
Replenish daily and change every 3 to 4 weeks
What can the dental assistant inform the patient about if they are concerned with how they are protected during x-rays?
The dental assistant can inform the patient about federal and state laws enacted for their protection.