Selection criteria for radiographic examination course for Dental Practitioners

This session identifies the guidelines that support dentists in the selection of the most appropriate dental radiograph. It further explains how dentists incorporate the guidelines into dental practice.

Learning objectives

By the end of this session you will be able to:

• list the published guidelines on the selection of the appropriate radiograph to be taken for different patients
• summarise how you would incorporate these guidelines into your practice

Guidelines are systematically developed statements designed to assist the clinician, and patient, in making decisions about appropriate health care for certain specific, clinical circumstances.