RADIATION HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH DENTAL ROENTGENOGRAPHY

Journal Article · Wed Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1959 · American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal (U.S.) Formerly Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. Q.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1080/00028895909343681· OSTI ID:4258039

Nolan, W E; Block, S

Dental roentgenograms are extremely valuable aids to the dentist. Their value must always be considered more important than the expense of a small local dose. However, where it is possible to reduce the exposure with negligible diagnostic sacrifice this must be done. It is strongly urged that corrective educational measures be provided. All accredited dental schools must have, as a required part of their curriculum a course in radiation protection or equivalent. This training could later be imparted to the dental technician. if necessary. In parallel with this act every manufacturer of x-ray machines must make it a point to provide all the aforementioned adaptations on their new equipment. If possible all their past customers should be informed of the potential hazards of their machines and recommended corrections initiated. In any event there should be an enthusiastic drive toward putting an end to the needless excessive exposure given to the unwary public. (auth)

• Research Organization: Univ. of California. Livermore
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• NSA Number: NSA-13-012576
• OSTI ID: 4258039
• Journal Information: American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal (U.S.) Formerly Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. Q., Journal Name: American Industrial Hygiene Association Journal (U.S.) Formerly Am. Ind. Hyg. Assoc. Q. Vol. Vol: 20; ISSN AIHAA
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English

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TEETH
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