History Flashcards
Fluorescence
The emission of a glowing light by certain substances when struck by a particular wavelength
Cathode ray
A stream of high Speed of electrons that originates from the cathode in a X-ray tube
Radiation
A form of energy carried by waves or a stream of particles
Radiograph
A 2 dimensional representation of a 3 dimensional object. In practice, often called an X-ray; this is not correct. X-ray is a term that refers to a beam of energy
Radiograph, dental
2 dimensional representation of a 3 dimensional object produced on an image receptor by the passage of X-rays through teeth and related supporting structures
Radiographer, dental
Any person who positions,exposes and processes dental X-ray image receptors
Radiography
The art and science of making radiographs by the exposure of filmmaker to X-rays
Radiography, dental
The production of radiographs of teeth and adjacent structures by the exposure of an image receptor to X-rays
Radiology
The science or Study of radiation as used in medicine; a branch of medical science that deals with the use of x-rays radio active substances and other forms of radiant energy in the diagnosis and treatment of disease
Vacuum tube
A sealed glass tube from which most of the air has been evacuated
X radiation
A high energy radiation produced by the collision of a beam of electrons with a metal target in an X-ray tube
X-ray
A beam of energy that has the power to Penetrate substances and record image shadows on photo graphic film or digital sensors
What year did the discovery x-rays take place and who was the pioneer?
W.c. Roentgen , 1895
What year was the first dental radiograph and who was the pioneer?
1895, O. Walks off
When was the first dental radiograph in the US (skull) and who was the manufacturer?
1896, W.J. Morton
In what year was the first radiograph in US of a living patient and who was the Pioneer?
1896, C.E. Kells
When was the first paper on dangers of x-radiation and who wrote it?
1901, W.H. Rollins
In what year did introduction of bisecting technique happen and who developed it?
1904, W.A. Price
In what year was the first dental text and who wrote it?
1913, H.R. Raper
In what year were the first prewrapped dental films developed and who was to manufacture?
1920 Eastman Kodak Company
In what year did the first dental x-ray machine be created and who created it?
W. D. Coolidge
When was the first machine made film packets developed and who developed them?
1920 Eastman Kodak Company
When was the introduction of bitewing technique introduce and who introduced it?
1925 H.R. Raper
When was the first dental x-ray machine created and who created it?
1923 Victor x-ray corp, Chicago
