Introduction to Dental Radiology Flashcards by snknf 0801 | Brainscape

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what is radiology

A

speciality of medicine

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what is radiography

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imaging technique

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what does radiolucent mean

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darker areas on image - less attenuation

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what does radiopaque mean

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lighter areas on image - more attenuation

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what can ionisation lead to

A

tissue damage

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what is IRR17

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ionising radiation regulations

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who does IRR17 protect

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staff

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what is IRMER17

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ionising radiation medical exposure regulations

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who does IRMER17 protect

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patients

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why must radiographs be justified

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due to inherent risks of ionising radiation

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