Prescribing Dental Radiographs for Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Individuals with Special Health Care Needs flashcards

A disease-free preschooler with open contacts may need no radiographs at that visit.

• Confirm the history, caries risk, clinical examination, and available prior images.
• Prescribe additional views only for an identified diagnostic need; age, a routine visit, or insurance eligibility alone is insufficient.