What detects abnormalities in the oral structures?
100
Discovered x-rays
What did Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen do?
200
Another name for dental radiologist
What is an oral and maxillofacial radiologist?
200
Highest OMR earnings in the US
What are the Northeast and Southwest?
OR What is New Hampshire?
200
The 4 types of radiographs
What are bitewing, periapical, palatal (occlusal), and panoramic?
200
1895
When were x-rays discovered?
300
Dosage used in national surveys
Whay is entrance surface air kerma (dosage at skin surface)?
300
Protective equipment
What are lead aprons and thyroid collars?
300
3 types of abnormal results on radiographs
What are the number, size and position of teeth; unemerged/impacted teeth; dental caries (cavities); bone damage; abscessed teeth; fractured jaw; and malocclusion?
300
Edmund Kells
Who established the first dental x-ray lab in the US?
400
Last two requirements of education
What are residency and the ABOMR exam?
400
Radiation dosage
What is the measure of absorption of energy?
400
Types of dosage
What is entrance surface air kerma (dosage at skin surface) and effective dose?
400
American Academy of Dental Radiology
What did the American Academy of Dental Roentologists change its name to?
500
15%
What is the estimated job growth between 2010 and 2018?
500
Help avoid unnecessary x-rays
What do"routine" protocol avoidance, patient examination, and guidelines developed by professional organizations do?