The phrase "dot in the slot and the white toward me" ensures that:
A)the patient's head is properly positioned for intraoral radiography
B)the film and tooth are kept parallel to each other
C)the patient will not move during radiographic procedures
D)the orientation dot will not be superimposed over the apex of the root and the film will not be exposed backwards

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The phrase "dot in the slot and the white toward me" refers to the proper placement and orientation of dental radiographic film. The dot should be positioned in the slot, indicating the side of the film that should face toward the teeth, and the white side of the film should face toward the operator, ensuring that the film is not exposed backward. This helps to prevent superimposition of the orientation dot over the apex of the root, allowing for accurate interpretation of the radiograph.

The Phrase "Dot in the Slot and the White Toward