Estimation of somatic hazards to the United States population from dental radiography

Journal Article · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1977 · Oral Surg.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0030-4220(77)90366-8· OSTI ID:5302530

White, S C; Frey, N W

Recently, data have become available pertaining both to the estimated somatic hazard from exposure of populations to low doses of ionizing radiation and to the extent of exposure resulting from dental radiography. This has made possible an estimation of the somatic hazard to the United States population from dental radiography. It is concluded that the greatest risk of lethality would result from induction of leukemia, but that the actual hazard is probably quite low. It is advised that all procedures which will reduce the radiation exposure to the patient consistent with diagnostic requirements should be employed in order to minimize the potential risk.

• Research Organization: Univ. of California School of Denistry, Los Angeles
• OSTI ID: 5302530
• Journal Information: Oral Surg.; (United States), Journal Name: Oral Surg.; (United States) Vol. 43:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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