Understanding Radiographic Changes Due to Tooth Resorption
Tooth resorption can be classified into physiologic and pathologic types, with external and internal resorption processes affecting teeth differently. Physiologic resorption is natural during primary teeth shedding, while pathologic resorption is triggered by abnormal stimuli. External resorption oc
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Veterinary Dental Radiographic Positioning Techniques
Learn about common indications for dental radiographs in veterinary practice and proper patient positioning for accurate imaging. Explore techniques such as parallel view and the bisecting angle method for capturing quality dental X-rays. Enhance your skills in dental radiographic positioning for ef
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Key Insights on Preventive Adhesive Restoration in Dentistry
This article covers the concept of preventive adhesive restoration (PAR) in dentistry, involving techniques like visual examination, laser fluorescence, and radiographs for diagnosing caries. It discusses early interventions such as balancing oral environment, plaque cleaning, and remineralization,
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Overview of Preventive Adhesive Restoration in Dental Care
Preventive adhesive restoration in dentistry involves using adhesive materials like preventive resin to restore teeth. Techniques for diagnosing caries include visual examination, translumination, laser fluorescence, and radiographs. Early interventions focus on balancing oral health, cleaning plaqu
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Northern Virginia Community College Dental Assisting Program Information Session
The Dental Assisting Program at Northern Virginia Community College offers a rewarding career in a diverse healthcare profession. Graduates have opportunities in various settings including private practice, specialized areas of dentistry, government agencies, dental education, and public health. Th
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Localization Techniques in Dental Radiography: Enhancing Depth Perception
Dental radiographs, though two-dimensional, can be limited in depicting depth and bucco-lingual relationships. Localization techniques like the right angle and tube-shift methods are used to accurately locate objects such as foreign bodies, impacted or unerupted teeth, and salivary stones within the
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Guidelines for Structuring Effective Presentations
When preparing a presentation, it's crucial to follow a structured approach to ensure clarity and coherence. This involves limiting the number of slides, using an appropriate font size, selecting readable typefaces, and focusing on key information per slide. The order, design, and timing of the pres
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Understanding Radiographic Faults and Artefacts in Veterinary Imaging
Learn about radiographic faults and artefacts in veterinary radiography, including technical errors like motion artefacts, dark radiographs, gray non-contrast images, and light radiographs, as well as processing errors such as dark spots and white spots on radiographs. Discover the causes of these e
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Radiological Protection in Paediatric Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
Radiological protection in paediatric diagnostic and interventional radiology is crucial due to the higher risk per unit of radiation dose for infants and children compared to adults. The justification for using radiological examinations should prioritize patient benefits, with emphasis on optimizat
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Orthopedic and Trauma Cases in Emergency Medicine
Explore three distinct cases encountered in the emergency department, including wrist injury from a fall during football, neck injury in a lifeguard, and foot wound in a diabetic patient. Each case presents unique challenges and diagnostic considerations. Radiographs and clinical tests play a crucia
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Orthodontic Diagnosis: Essential Tools and Techniques
This detailed guide covers essential diagnostic aids for orthodontic diagnosis, including case history, general examination, intraoral examination, supplemental diagnostic aids, orthodontic study models, diagnostic setups, facial photographs, electromyography, radiographs, recent advances, and more.
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Clinical Audit of Dental Screening in Head and Neck Oncology Patients
This clinical audit focuses on evaluating the quality of dental screening and preventative management, including fluoride prescriptions, in head and neck oncology patients. The aim is to assess if the screenings meet best practice guidelines, with objectives related to dental screenings, OPG radiogr
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Understanding Ankle Injuries and Treatment Options
Explore the anatomy of deltoid ligaments, fibula, medial malleolus, and posterior malleolus in ankle injuries. Learn about deformities, swelling, and bruises associated with these injuries. Discover diagnostic techniques like radiographs and Lauge-Hansen classification. Delve into non-operative and
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Comprehensive Imaging of Wrist by Dr. Amita Harsule
This collection of images showcases various radiographs and ultrasound scans of the wrist, focusing on different angles and structures. Detailed descriptions accompany the images, highlighting specific findings such as disruptions in joint arcs and abnormal step-offs. The comprehensive imaging provi
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Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis: Adolescent Hip Disorder
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE) is a condition affecting the proximal femoral physis, leading to slippage of the metaphysis relative to the epiphysis. It is most commonly seen in adolescent males, particularly those who are obese. Treatment usually involves percutaneous pin fixation. Risk f
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Comprehensive Oral Exam Case #7: Edentulous Ridge Augmentation and Implant Restoration
This case involves addressing edentulous areas with deficient ridges requiring vertical or horizontal augmentation followed by the placement of multiple root form implants and restoration. The submission includes detailed sections on medical history, patient examination, social history, pre and post
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Comprehensive Oral Exam Case #6: Edentulous Implant Restoration Template
This submission template includes detailed images and information for an oral exam case involving an edentulous posterior mandible or maxillary quadrant with root form implants, medical history, patient examination, social history, radiographs, treatment planning, prosthodontic rehabilitation plan,
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Radiation Protection in Diagnostic Radiography: Patient and Technologist Safety
Effective communication, immobilization, beam-limiting devices, beam filtration, gonadal shielding, exposure factors, IR combinations, good processing techniques, and reducing repeat radiographs are crucial for minimizing patient exposure during radiographic procedures. Equipment design features for
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