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A thyroid collar is recommended on the patient when exposing all bitewing dental radiographs

At WSU, when taking a molar bitewing exposure, failing to place the receptor 2mm past the distal of the second molar, with no view of enamel visible on the distal is:

Electromagnetic radiations:

Which is the location where the thermionic emission occurs?

In the state of Kansas, a dental radiographer must successfully complete a radiation safety examination before operating radiographic equipment.

A phosphor plate/sensor holder is used to:

Angulation is critical to taking diagnostic radiographs.  Incorrect horizontal angulation results in:

Added filtration refers to the placement of________discs in the path of the x-ray beam to filter out the ______wave length x-rays that are harmful to the patient and not useful in diagnostic radiography.

In the labial mounting method, radiographs are placed in the film mount with the______ side of the identification dot facing the viewer. They are then viewed from the _____aspect. (think of how we mount bitewings in lab)

If ______________ area is damaged, then this can lead to ____________ aphasia, which is characterized by difficulty speaking.