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3 . Do not suggest dentists prescribe periapical films at routine recall evaluations . Periapical radiographs are to be used for problemfocused identification and should be driven by patient complaints / specific signs and symptoms .
4 . Suggest the frequency of bitewings needed for caries detection , not periapical radiographs . Periapicals taken at recall visits as the result of patient complaints / specific signs and symptoms supported by the FDA guidelines will be covered .
In addition , radiation exposure should be considered . While UCD recognizes that radiation from dental films is minimal , we are concerned about over exposure to radiation , particularly radiation from films that are prescribed on a routine basis in the absence of specific signs and / or symptoms .
The FDA guidelines can be found on the American Dental Association ’ s website at www . ada . org or on the FDA ’ s website at www . fda . gov . We encourage dentists to review these guidelines in advance of the changes .
For more information on this United Concordia policy , please contact PDA at ( 800 ) 223-0016 .
Temple ’ s Kornberg School of Dentistry
Career Day
Looking to retire , need an associate ? On April 5 , Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry will be hosting a Career Day for our soon to be graduating seniors . We invite you to interview interested students on campus . For more information or to schedule interviews , contact Ross Markman , M . Ed ., Student Services Specialist , at ( 215 ) 707-2801 or email ross . markman @ temple . edu .
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