Do I need to take a full-mouth X-ray (FMX) within the same date allowance as the bitewings? If I take bitewings in April, can I take the FMX in December?

Proper disinfection and asepsis of radiographic equipment are crucial to prevent cross-contamination in dental settings, requiring adherence to infection control guidelines and effective use of barriers and disinfectants.

This modality has a variety of indications — from implant planning and placement to periodontal disease management.

Although treatment of this patient population can be difficult, oral health professionals who provide high-quality care and collaborate interprofessionally with the multidisciplinary oncology team will have the most successful outcomes.

Oral health professionals need to remain up-to-date on the types of radiographic exposures and size image receptors in order to be well-prepared to treat this population.

Maintaining appropriate infection control protocol protects both patients and clinicians.

Helping patients overcome their apprehension regarding Intraoral imaging may increase compliance with this important diagnostic tool.

Various imaging modalities play an important role in the diagnosis and pre- and post-surgical phases of orofacial cleft therapy.

With most dental practices having already made the switch from film to digital, oral health professionals need to consistently evaluate their technique to ensure they are effectively capturing patient images.

Altering techniques to obtain diagnostic quality images in all patients—including children and those presenting with challenges—is key to the safe and effective capture of radiographs.