Guidelines for Prescribing Radiographs Flashcards
ADA guidelines are intended to be a ____ not ______
guide, standards/requirements/regulations/law
______ for asymptomatic patients combined with selected _______ for _____ patients can result in a __ reduction in # of radiographs without missing disease
selection criteria, periapical radiographs, symptomatic, 43%
guidelines stay that you should not do ____ before _____
clinical examination, radiographs
selection criteria based on…
- type of visit (new or recall)
- risk category
- age
selection criteria for recall patient with clinical caries or increased risk (children, transition, adolescent prior to thirds)
posterior bitewings 6-12 month intervals
selection criteria for recall patient with clinical caries or increased risk (adults)
posterior bitewings at 6-18 month invervals
selection criteria for recall patient with no clinical caries and not at increased risk (children,, transition)
posterior bitewings at 12-24 month intervals
selection criteria for recall patient with no clinical caries and not at increased risk (adolescent)
posterior bitewing at 18-36 month interval
selection criteria for recall patient with no clinical caries and not at increased risk (adult)
posterior bitewings at 24-36 month interval
a _______ must order a radiograph
licensed provider
an order for a radiographic procedure must be _____ to _____ at the time of the examination
available, procedure personnel
order of radiographic procedure
- identification of patient
- identification of individual ordering
- clearly stated clinical indication
- exact anatomical part to be examined
- exam to be performed
a licensed ______ may order radiographs if facilities are under a collaborative agreement
DH
standing orders may exist with ____
recall patients
for pediatrics, timing of initial radiographs should not be based on _____
patient’s age
