CHICAGO, US: An expert panel established by the American Dental Association (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs has published new recommendations for safety during dental imaging, considering the essential balance between the clinical value of radiographs and the need to minimise radiation exposure. They found that modern digital radiography and precise beam targeting have rendered lead aprons and thyroid collars unnecessary. These protective measures can interfere with image quality, potentially necessitating repeat exposures, which the recommendations aim to avoid.. (Research article: “Optimizing radiation safety in dentistry: Clinical recommendations and regulatory considerations)
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