Avoiding Errors in Digital Radiography

By Beth Monnin, RDH, MSEd

Dental radiographs are an integral part of comprehensive patient care. Today, many dental offices are using digital radiography; however, obtaining a diagnostic image with a direct digital sensor can sometimes be more challenging than with film or a phosphor storage plate (PSP). Exposing radiographs on intraoral film—which is pliable and conforms around the tissue—is often more comfortable for the patient and easier for clinicians to use, but it also emits higher doses of radiation than digital imaging. Coupled with the speed and efficiency of digital imaging, it is now the preferred method for dental radiography. This article will review the development and integration of digital technology in addition to errors to avoid in the dental hygienist’s quest to obtain high-quality digital radiographs.

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