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Expose full mouth images on patients to include permanent, primary/mixed and/or edentulous dentitions
Assessment Strategies
on patients in a clinical or laboratory setting
using both paralleling and bisecting angle techniques
given the required forms
under the supervision and observation of instructional or qualified clinical staff
Criteria
check the prescription before exposure
select the correct armamentarium
manage patients effectively
position yourself and your patient correctly
perform all steps in the correct order
record exposure accurately
employ safety precautions
follow infection control protocol
wear personal protective equipment
images are of diagnostic quality
images are stored and can be easily retrieved
patient's records show accurate, up-to-date documentation of treatment and services
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Produce images of diagnostic quality
Assessment Strategies
in a laboratory/clinical setting using processing equipment
by submitting processed and mounted images for evaluation
by explaining a treatment plan or diagnosis to a patient or role play patient
Criteria
check that equipment is prepared and ready for use
images meet standards of diagnostic quality
processing errors are recorded and corrections are listed
images are mounted correctly
follow infection control protocol
use images to explain diagnosis and treatment plans
explanation is accurate
use terminology and language that the patient understands, accurately defining technical terms as necessary
check for patient understanding
respond truthfully and accurately to patient questions
images are stored and can be easily retrieved
patient's records show accurate, up-to-date documentation of treatment and services
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Produce extraoral images
Assessment Strategies
under the supervision and observation of instructional staff
on patients in a clinical or laboratory setting
Criteria
check the prescription before exposure
manage patients effectively
record exposure accurately
select the correct armamentarium
position yourself and your patient correctly
perform all steps in the correct order
employ safety precautions
follow infection control protocol
wear personal protective equipment
extraoral images are of diagnostic quality
images are stored and can be easily retrieved
patient's records show accurate, up-to-date documentation of treatment and services
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Produce images using specialized techniques
Assessment Strategies
by exposing specialized images on patients or manikins in a laboratory/clinic setting
given the required forms
under the supervision and observation of instructional or qualified clinical staff
by submitting processed images
Criteria
expose bitewing and occlusal images on permanent and primary or mixed dentitions
expose periapicals for endodontic treatment (optional)
expose images using localization techniques
check the prescription before exposure
record exposure accurately
select the correct armamentarium
perform all critical in the correct order
position yourself and your patient correctly
employ safety precautions
follow infection control protocol
wear personal protective equipment
images are of diagnostic quality
images are stored and can be easily retrieved
patient's records show accurate, up-to-date documentation of treatment and services