title: Principles of radiographic selection and interpretation.
abstract: When performing a radiologic examination, it is important for the clinician to follow a diagnostic sequence. Specific viewing principles are necessary to create the proper physical environment to obtain the most information from the radiographs. The selection of radiologic examination must be based on the ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) principle, and the clinician should use a method approach to radiologic interpretation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dental Diagnostic Science, University of Texas Health Science Center School of Dentistry at San Antonio.
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Langlais
authors.forename: I E
authors.initials: IE
authors.lastname: Rodriguez
authors.forename: I
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Maselle
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011861:Radiography, Dental / Q000379:methods*; D009057:Stomatognathic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging