The dental radiograph should always mount films immediately after processing of film. The operator must always work on a clean, dry light colored table top so that he or she can see the radiographs easily when 87they are laid out.

When radiographs are mounted where is the dot placed?

an identification dot is located in one corner of each intraoral film packet.

How do you mount a radiograph?

Place all the radiographs in the full mouth periapical series on a dry, flat working surface with the dimple side up. On the front of the film mount, enter the patient's name, social security number, rank/rate, the date, and the name of the dental treatment facility. Place the mount face down on the working surface.