Dental radiology guidelines

  • What are indications for dental radiographs?

    WHEN SHOULD DENTAL X-RAYS BE OBTAINED?

    Number, size, and position of the teeth.Initial or advanced dental caries (a.k.a. tooth decay)Bone loss caused by periodontal disease (a.k.a. gum disease)Tooth infection.Jaw fractures.Problems of occlusion.Jaw lesions.Other teeth and bone abnormalities..

  • What are local rules dental radiography?

    Dental X-rays (radiographs) are internal images of your teeth and jaws.
    Dentists use X-rays to examine structures they can't see during a routine checkup, like your jawbone, nerves, sinuses and teeth roots..

  • What are the four types of dental radiographs?

    The purpose of Dental Local Rules is to outline the key working instructions to minimise the risks from the use of x-ray radiation during radiography.
    They are a requirement of the Ionising Radiations Regulations..

  • What is a basic radiography in dentistry?

    5 Tips to Taking Good Dental X-Rays

    1. Make Sure the Receptor is Properly Aligned
    2. Don't Dismiss Areas of the Mouth
    3. Try to Avoid Bending the Film and/or Receptor
    4. Pay Attention to the Size of Your Patient's Mouth
    5. Make Sure Your Patient is Comfortable

  • The purpose of Dental Local Rules is to outline the key working instructions to minimise the risks from the use of x-ray radiation during radiography.
    They are a requirement of the Ionising Radiations Regulations.
Dec 22, 2021Providers are urged to: select X-rays for individual needs, not as a routine;; use the fastest image receptor available;; use cone-beam CT (CBCT) 

What are the guidelines for dental radiography?

The following guidelines address the use of dental radiographs, beam collimation and filtration, beam quality, lead aprons and collars, image receptor positioning devices, operator protection, infection control, film processing, darkroom procedures, quality assurance, image viewing, digital radiography and continuing education

What is a guiding principle for diagnostic radiology in dentistry?

The guiding principle for use of diagnostic radiology in dentistry is to enhance the diagnostic benefits of dental radiographs and minimize the associated radiation risks to patients and staff

The overriding principle behind reducing radiation risk is to use exposures that are as low as reasonably achievable—that is, the ALARA principle

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The ADA encourages dentists to:

  • Be aware of their state’s laws and regulations which set specific requirements for the use of ionizing radiation (which includes X-rays).
  • Order dental X-rays for patients only when necessary for diagnosis and/or treatment.
  • Recognize that “one size does not fit all” when it comes to establishing radiographic schedules. ...
  • Minimize radiation exposure by using the appropriate protective shield.
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