Determining the radiation exposure from visual display terminals used in dentistry
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X-ray Dose Reduction through Adaptive Exposure in Fluoroscopic Imaging
Published on: September 11, 2011
1Department of Diagnostic Services, University of Pittsburg School of Dental Medicine, PA 15261.
Abstract:
Computers are rapidly becoming incorporated into all aspects of dentistry, including administrative, didactic and research functions. Of particular concern for dentists are women of childbearing age who are regularly employed as receptionists and secretaries in private dental practices and teaching institutions. Thermoluminescent dosimeter pellets of lithium fluoride were attached directly to the surface of 10 VDT's of varying age and from different manufacturers. The purpose was to compare the amounts of radiation emitted from personal computers that are commonly used in dental practices and teaching institutions. All of the machines tested met USNRC regulations for safety by emitting only negligible amounts of radiation.
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