selection criteria imaging tool

Question 1

Reduce the number of
radiographs by:

Answer 1

1. Collection of patient data
2. Assimilation of facts
3. Critical thinking to arrive at a decision

Question 2

selection criteria guidelines Guidelines supported and developed by:

Answer 2

1. FDI
2. FDA/ADA

Question 3

FDI - Indications for imaging

Answer 3

• Imaging requires justification
• Need a specific question or a diagnostic task that a radiographic image will provide unique information not readily available from other diagnostic means
• the question can be answered and there is a benefit to the patient’s
  well-being with radiogrpahs
• An initial clinical exam is required to make this decision; most regulatory agencies require this

Question 4

current FDA guidleines for radiographs developed when

Answer 4

2012

Question 5

FDA guidelines for dental xrays

Answer 5

1. Follows recommendations of FDI
2. Specific need to supplement clinical
   information

Question 6

are full mouth series ever indicated?

Answer 6

only indicated when individual has a history of dental tx and evidence of generalized dental dx