Quick & Easy Way To Take A FMX *LESS THAN 5 MINUTES* | Dental Xrays | Full Mouth Series Radiographs

Learn how to take a FMX (full mouth series) in five minutes or less with these simples tips and tricks.
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[@trueheartdesire1]

I’m taking notes 📝 this video is sooooo helpful thank youuuu 😅 I’ start my internship next month im so nervous I can’t even focus on homework I just wanna watch video on the most important things so I won’t feel so overwhelmed when I get in the office.

[@spicypeanutsauce]

im embarrassed im new and i take like 15 mins 😩 i just know they’re annoyed of me

[@KaleshaMonet]

😂😂 You’ll get quicker!

[@Kimahsiung]

Relax. I take like half an hour, they blame me and I just say fuck off

[@daisychimbay437]

Once when I was new I took 20 minutes and it wasn't even FMX lmao. Now I can do an FMX in about 7 ro 8 mins. Better but still can't hit that 5 minute mark

[@Beshashem]

I love this video although I worry about the exposure you put yourself at risk for since you are in the room more often than the patients. If your hand is in front of the orange ring you risk exposure. Also, from experience I started to wear a apron shield as well because it started to affect my thyroid. Just something to think about. Don’t worry so much about speed because if you fall sick they won’t care much but it’s your life you need to worry about. It takes a radiologist longer than five minutes to take one x-ray and they are well protected. That’s the concern that all are at less risk of unnecessary exposure.

[@noeliagarcia2281]

When you say you wear an apron shield you wear the pt one? I’m been starting to think about this too

[@Beshashem]

@@noeliagarcia2281 yep I wear a shield and the patient does too although they say it’s safe not to. Only get one body. I’d rather not risk it anymore and ever since we switched to the hand held x-ray gun I’ve had thyroid issues. Asked my doctor if she thought it could be a cause and she grinned and said, “I would wear a shield” so that’s what I’m doing lol.

[@kataleopa]

You can also wear a dosimeter badge and see how much radiation you are getting

[@Beshashem]

@@kataleopa I do wear one. Radiation is radiation especially if you are the one always taking the x-rays with the handheld x-ray gun. I’ll continue to listen to my doctor and wear the shield along with requiring the patient to wear one as well. We are exposed to radiation in other ways too so if we are exposing ourselves to it at work we aren’t getting the correct exposure levels so better to be safe than sorry. We only have one body. This isn’t to pressure anyone else just something to consider.

[@LaRenaEasterly]

When using the nomad you do not need to wear the apron. Your microwave at home gives off more radiation than the nomad. The clear ring around it is there to protect from any scattered radiation which is why it’s called the backscatter shield. Look up the zone of protection while using it. Look into how much stuff has radiation that you wouldn’t think did. We are surrounded by it. That nomad is safe as could be!

[@kaylashaheen2038]

This is great! I am curious about radiation exposure to the hand. I’ve looked into It to see how much our hands are getting from holding the rinn, but I haven’t had any luck in finding any info. I also have to hold the rinn on almost all fmx patients. Would you happen to know if the amount of radiation we are getting to our hands is a harmful amount? -RDH for 7+ years ❤

[@jenshaw8085]

I have the same question and can’t find true information about it. The other DAs where I just got hired all hold the ring and someone is directly in front of the machine. There’s no way that can be good, right? I’m concerned

[@dt2trang]

Don’t hold it. Tell the pt. To hold it. Show the pt how to hold it first. Because this is what I do for 34 yrs.

[@user-ij1tt3mp7o]

Great info can u do a video on endo file in patients mouth for xray tech.

[@shelbywilson151]

I’m a new graduate and worried about time, so I’m so glad I found your page! Thank you!!❤

[@KaleshaMonet]

You’ll get better and better with time!

[@karlysanborn23]

Is it safe if it’s not parallel to your body?

[@Sarahxo20]

This is so useful! Thank you so much. I have a question though. Keeping your hand there while holding the ring to the patients mouth, doesn’t that keep your hand out of the zone of protection though? I’m curious because I do it too and I want to make sure I have maximum protection at all times 😁

[@KaleshaMonet]

It does! It’s best to remain behind the shield of the nomad to stay protected! For a piece of mind, you can also get a radiation detector and wear it!

[@leloyalong9993]

I’m on extern I be so nervous with patient I do ok but wen I do it on my co work I do fine any tips

[@kaylakaufman9427]

Can you please discuss sensor placement and all that good stuff? My office has only size 2 sensors so I struggle with placement still. I’m a new DA

[@safiyahadham1787]

Gonna try this on Monday! I just started using a Nomad... I put it down & reposition after each exposure. It's heavy! Lolol

[@KaleshaMonet]

It is heavy lol! However, you are wasting too much time.

[@MetalThrashingMad]

I can't even put the rings together I'm in school now in week 8 and still can't do it ...

[@KaleshaMonet]

Keep trying!!

[@Fuadhashim700]

This video came in clutch! Thanks for all you do :)

[@ennettreyes4129]

You shouldn't be holding the irod device. You are radiating your hand.

[@vandang129]

I haven't ran across many nomads xray since graduated, but it should make the process twice as fast...

[@allisonjohnson2312]

this is so helpful!

[@patticakes763]

I’m interning right now I’m definitely trying this

[@audreyq192]

Ours is "locked". Not the trigger, but there is a lock symbol on the screen that blinks when we try to take an xray. Has this happened to you before?

[@KaleshaMonet]

No. I’m sorry I can’t help.

[@globalsmile]

Great instructional video . For those worrying about non wear of lead apron , the modern dental xrays like the Nomad and other handheld dental xrays have a more concerntrated collimation ( x ray beam restriction) that the resulting xray beam, if machine is used properly, is targetted or limited only to the structures examined within or about the boundaries of the xray film. Backscatter exposure is prevented by the shield in the machine and minimizes the exposure to 1/100th of the annual maximum occupational safety requirememt set by the government .Furthermore the radiation emitted is negligible that the use of lead aprons has been deemed unecessary . The amount of radiation to cause infertility is more than 100x that emmitted by a single xray beam. It would take more than 700x radiation exposure from a panoramic xray to increase the chance to develop thyroid cancer which also negates the need for thyroid collar against intermal scatter . Overall , modern dental xray machines are safer than those used 50 or so years ago when the safety regulations where imposed .

[@Heysister508]

I just started a new job where we are constantly doing these. I am panicked! Im used to a handheld and its the gigantic one on the wall 😭 ill def be trying some.of these other tricks tho.. pray for us a haldheld 😂

[@leloyalong9993]

I’m having problems position the nomad it new to me

[@jameselliott8203]

Cut the holders down

[@lilac6411]

How do you know if its nomad?

[@lanells7512]

I need this but without the ring 😅

[@lindadoran6062]

I cringe when I have to do a periapical of a maximally cuspid. For some reason I have a hard time with the angle.

[@KaleshaMonet]

Definitely takes practice!

[@D1amondeyes]

I usually take like 3 minutes or less. I've doing it for 10 years now though

[@KaleshaMonet]

Nice!

[@royalekash4164]

i use the the bwx tab for posterior PA’s too lol

[@slumbermaster6932]

Thank you so much queen

[@dcmsuccess]

I see that you’re holding the Rinn device while taking the X-ray. Is that safe for you?

[@jenshaw8085]

I don’t think it is, not for repeated exposures like that, 18x on every patient…

[@taherehbazrafshan6013]

I’m very worried when I’m using nomad because I exposed to x ray I’m not sure it’s safe

[@KaleshaMonet]

See if your office can provide you with an x-ray exposure badge. It monitors the amount of radiation you are exposed to!

[@jameselliott8203]

It's not safe if you hit someone over the head with it other than that if used correctly its safe ,see the Egar Bailey Report

[@Airtouch67]

It appears you are not following any exposure safety protocol. You can do your FMX in 3 minutes, congrats - your cancer treatment will be years.

[@karlatoledo2069]

Thank you u bbg! ❤️what state do u practice in?

[@KaleshaMonet]

Mississippi.

[@leloyalong9993]

I use the cone x ray I just be nervous

[@coolbee8804]

Ugh I hate FMX I always get confused with the yellow ring

[@leslief4671]

I would like to see a fmx taken without rinn cheaters!! Am i the only hygienist that does not use the rinn!! My theory we rdhs should be able to take xrays without the rinn cheaters ❤

[@KaleshaMonet]

Why do you call them cheaters? Lol. It’s literally how we were taught.

[@jameselliott8203]

Use the Rinn don't be an old timer

[@jameselliott8203]

Wow, seriously, your technique isn't safe ,get the patent to nod their head to the side to keep the Nomad parallel .Using it how you are is juat wrong and id be concerned if you are doing this a lot daily ,get a badge.

[@gloriaestrada4441]

Missing the lead apron. This video is not good for those that are learning since you don’t using the apron.

[@angelvazquez3323]

my record is 3:32min

[@user-rl9eq3df9e]

U do not need a rinn

[@kaylashaheen2038]

This is great! I am curious about radiation exposure to the hand. I’ve looked into It to see how much our hands are getting from holding the rinn, but I haven’t had any luck in finding any info. I also have to hold the rinn on almost all fmx patients. Would you happen to know if the amount of radiation we are getting to our hands is a harmful amount? -RDH for 7+ years ❤