Dental radiology chapter 4 quizlet

What is the kVp for intraoral xrays?
The typical setting for intra-oral dental radiography is 60 kVp, 7 mA, with varying distance of 15–32 cm.
The exposure time is selected according to tooth, age and the physical build of the individual..
Kilovoltage refers to the energy of the electrons that are produced by the X-‐ray unit.
Higher kV creates shorter wavelengths with more energy in the X-‐ray beam.
The more energy the X-‐ray beam has, the more penetrating power the X-‐rays have.
Lower kV decreases the energy of the X-‐ray beam.

What is included in the Dental Radiography course?

Instruction will be provided on recognizing dental errors and solving problem situations, patient education and management

This course prepares students to expose and process intra-oral and extra-oral dental radiographic images according to HARP standards

Radiation exposure associated with dentistry represents a minor contribution to the total exposure from all sources