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Chapter 1

1
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Which of the following is a form of energy carried by waves or a stream of particles?
a) Radiograph
b) Radiation
c) X-ray
d) Film

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b) Radiation

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Who developed the first dental x-ray unit?
a) Frank Van Woert
b) William H. Rollins
c) Yrjo Paatero
d) WJ Morton

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b) William H. Rollins

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What is X-radiation?

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High-energy radiation is produced by the collision of a beam of electrons with a metal target in an X-ray tube.

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Which of the following is NOT considered an X-ray?
a) Photographic film
b) Digital sensor
c) IP
d) Radiograph

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d) Radiograph

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What is the definition of radiology?

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The study of radiation used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes

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Which of the following used Kodak film for the first time?
a) Frank Van Woert
b) Howard Riley Raper
c) C. Edmund Kells
d) Otto Walkhoff

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a) Frank Van Woert

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A radiograph is

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An image produced on a receptor by exposure to ionizing radiation

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What is the importance of dental radiographs in patient care?

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They assist in diagnostic and treatment planning.

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What is the role of a dental radiographer?

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Positioning, exposing, and processing dental x-ray image receptors

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Who took the first dental radiograph in 1895?

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Otto Walkhoff

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Which dentist invented the paralleling technique?
a) Howard Riley Raper
b) WJ Morton
c) C. Edmund Kells
d) Franklin McCormack

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c) C. Edmund Kells

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12
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What is the bisecting angle technique?

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A radiographic technique for periapical radiographs

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13
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Which of the following was the “father of radiation protection”?
a) William H. Rollins
b) Franklin McCormack
c) Yrjo Paatero
d) Howard Riley Raper

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a) William H. Rollins

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14
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What innovation did William J. Updegrave contribute to dental radiography?

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XCP film holder

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What is the significance of digital imaging in dental radiology?

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It allows for instant transmission and storage of images

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16
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In what year was the first intraoral sensor introduced?

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1987

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17
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Which of the following individuals introduced the paralleling technique?
a) Otto Walkhoff
b) C. Edmund Kells
c) Franklin McCormack
d) Howard Raper

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c) Franklin McCormack

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18
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When did the ADA recognize Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology as a specialty?

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1999

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What was the first commercially manufactured panoramic unit called?

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Panorex

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What type of radiograph is produced when x-rays pass through teeth?

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Dental radiograph

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21
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In radiographic history, who was known for promoting radiation safety?

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William Rollins

22
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Which of the following is an advantage of digital imaging?
a) Increased radiation exposure
b) Instant viewing and easy transmission
c) Difficulty storing images
d) None of the above

A

b) Instant viewing and easy transmission

23
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Who is considered the father of panoramic radiography?
a) Yrjo Paatero
b) William Rollins
c) C. Edmund Kells
d) Howard Riley Raper

A

a) Yrjo Paatero

24
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Which of the following is an advantage of digital imaging?
a) Increased radiation exposure
b) Instant viewing and easy transmission
c) Difficulty storing images
d) None of the above

A

Instant viewing and easy transmission

25
Who developed the bitewing technique?
Howard Riley Raper
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What year was the paralleling technique first introduced?
1896
27
What is the primary benefit of using radiographs during dental procedures?
Localizing lesions or foreign objects
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Which of the following is NOT a form of dental radiographic technique? a) Panoramic radiography b) Bisecting angle technique c) Paralleling technique d) Ultrasound imaging
Ultrasound imaging
29
What year was the bitewing technique introduced?
1925
30
Which year marked the development of variable kilovoltage in dental x-ray machines? a) 1957 b) 1947 c) 1966 d) 1923
a) 1957
31
What is the significance of recessed anode technology in x-ray units?
It allows for long beam paralleling technique.
32
What is CBCT?
Cone-beam computed tomography
33
When was CBCT first introduced in dental imaging? a) 1999 b) 1987 c) 1966 d) 1989
a) 1999
34
What is a dental radiograph?
A photographic image is created on a receptor by passing X-rays through teeth and related structures.
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Which of the following is a disadvantage of early dental x-ray film? a) It was cheap to produce b) It was explosive c) It provided clear images d) It had fast exposure times
b) It was explosive
36
What was the first film to be machine-made for dental use?
Periapical film
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Which radiographic technique was redefined in 1925? a) Panoramic radiography b) Paralleling technique c) Bisecting angle technique d) CBCT
Bisecting angle technique
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What is the role of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (OMFR)?
Study and management of diseases of the oral and maxillofacial region
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Which of the following is NOT a discovery associated with dental radiography? a) Bisecting angle technique b) Paralleling technique c) CBCT d) Ultrasound imaging
d) Ultrasound imaging
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Which type of film was first produced by Eastman Kodak? a) Prewrapped intraoral film b) Extraoral film c) Panoramic film d) CBCT
a) Prewrapped intraoral film
41
Who is considered the "father of modern dental radiography"?
F. Gordon Fitzgerald
42
The term "radiograph" refers to
The image produced by X-rays
43
What type of radiation is used in dental radiography?
X-rays
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Which of the following is NOT a property of X-rays? a) They travel in straight lines b) They are visible to the human eye c) They can penetrate substances d) They can cause biological changes in tissues
b) They are visible to the human eye
45
Who is recognized for developing the first X-ray film packet?
Eastman Kodak
46
What does "radiation" in radiography refer to?
A form of energy carried by waves
47
Howard Raper is known for introducing which technique in radiography?
Bitewing
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C. Edmund Kells is known for
Being the first to use dental X-rays in the U.S.
49
Who is credited with the discovery of X-rays? a) William Crookes b) Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen c) Thomas Edison d) Marie Curie
b) Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen
50
What is an image receptor?
A device that changes an x-ray beam into a visible image.
51
The bisecting technique was first introduced by
Weston Price
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What material was initially used to capture dental X-rays?
Glass plates

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