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Article: Up to speed on digital radiography

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March 1, 2001
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Upon completion of this course the reader should be able to:

1. List and describe the categories of digital radiography.

2. Discuss the equipment used in digital radiography

3. Discuss cross-contamination issues encountered in digital radiography.

4. Describe the patient benefits using digital radiography.

5. List and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of digital radiography.

Wouldn't it be nice if there was a way of taking radiographs without having to spend time developing and mounting the films? With the advances in technology today, there is a way; it is called digital radiography. Digital radiography provides the dental team with the luxury of having instant radiographs ...

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