FILING AND DISPOSING

Dental radiograph holders or containers should be identified with the patient's name, rank, and other pertinent information, such as date and teeth, or area, included in the films. See Subcourse MD0510, General Duties of the Dental Specialist. Guidance for filing, transferring, and disposing of records is contained in AR 340-18 and other army regulations.

a. The Dental Health Record. Dental radiographs needed for future treatment or follow-up observation of a patient are kept in the dental health record.

b. Disposition of Radiographs. Some radiographs may be kept for extended periods if the dental officer deems necessary. These radiographs may serve as history with regard to future treatment of the patient.