Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

X-ray Imaging01:24

X-ray Imaging

6.4K
German physicist Wilhelm Röntgen (1845–1923) was experimenting with electrical current when he discovered that a mysterious and invisible "ray" would pass through his flesh but leave an outline of his bones on a screen coated with a metal compound. In 1895, Röntgen made the first durable record of the internal parts of a living human: an "X-ray" image (as it came to be called) of his wife’s hand. Scientists worldwide quickly began their own experiments with...
6.4K
Radiological Investigation I: X-ray and CT01:30

Radiological Investigation I: X-ray and CT

386
Radiological investigations, including X-rays and computed tomography (CT) scans, are critical for diagnosing and evaluating various medical conditions. These imaging techniques provide valuable insights into the body's internal structures, aiding in the detection of abnormalities, assessment of disease progression, and development of treatment strategies. This article delves into two primary radiological investigations, chest X-rays and CT scans, outlining their purpose, procedures, and...
386
Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System III: X-Ray01:20

Imaging Studies for Cardiovascular System III: X-Ray

290
The most common cardiovascular diagnostic test is an X-ray. It produces images of the heart, blood vessels, and adjacent structures.
Definition and Purpose
An X-ray, or radiograph, is a non-invasive method that uses ionizing radiation to take images of internal structures. It is mainly used in cardiac imaging to examine the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels, aiming to identify abnormalities in the heart's size, shape, and position, such as heart failure, congenital defects, and vascular...
290

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Agreement between three state-of-the-art deep learning bone age estimation models and chronological age in a large contemporary pediatric cohort.

Pediatric radiology·2026
Same author

Pancreas, Muscle, and Subcutaneous Fat Atrophy in Patients Undergoing Radiation for Neuroblastoma.

Pediatric blood & cancer·2026
Same author

Prevalence of Sarcopenia in Children Undergoing Total Pancreatectomy with Islet Autotransplantation (TPIAT) and Implications for Short-Term Surgical Outcomes.

Pancreas·2026
Same author

Policy Levers to Support the Transition From Pediatric to Adult Dental Care for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

Journal of public health dentistry·2026
Same author

Public involvement in the design of a complex neurosurgical clinical trial (the GDNF trial) and an associated support package: reflections and recommendations.

Trials·2026
Same author

Establishing CT-derived Normative Liver and Spleen Volumes for Children: Validation in Regional and International Datasets.

Radiology·2026
Same journal

Central Giant Cell Granuloma: Diagnosis and Treatment in a Multidisciplinary Setting.

Journal of dentistry for children (Chicago, Ill.)·2026
Same journal

Evaluation of Fear, Anxiety and Stress in Undergraduate Dental Students During Pediatric Dentistry Rotation.

Journal of dentistry for children (Chicago, Ill.)·2026
Same journal

Penetrability and Microleakage of Resin Infiltrant Versus Ion-Releasing Resin Sealants on Occlusal and Proximal Surfaces of Permanent Teeth.

Journal of dentistry for children (Chicago, Ill.)·2026
Same journal

Association of Sociodemographics, Healthcare Access, Dental Services and Oral Guidance with Dentifrice Type Used by Preschool Children.

Journal of dentistry for children (Chicago, Ill.)·2026
Same journal

Self-Reported Stress, Hair Cortisol and Untreated Caries in Low-Income Adolescents in the United States.

Journal of dentistry for children (Chicago, Ill.)·2026
Same journal

Multidisciplinary Management of Dentoalveolar Trauma of an Immature Permanent Maxillary Central Incisor.

Journal of dentistry for children (Chicago, Ill.)·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Aug 31, 2025

X-ray Dose Reduction through Adaptive Exposure in Fluoroscopic Imaging
08:30

X-ray Dose Reduction through Adaptive Exposure in Fluoroscopic Imaging

Published on: September 11, 2011

14.5K

Reducing Pediatric Intraoral Radiography Radiation Dose Using Reduced-Power Dental X-Ray Units: A Randomized Trial.

Jennifer L Cully1, Elanchezhian Somasundaram2, Richard Campbell3

  • 1Dr. Cully is a associate professor, Division of Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and University of Cincinnati School of Medicine, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

Journal of Dentistry for Children (Chicago, Ill.)
|August 20, 2022
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Reducing radiation exposure for pediatric dental patients is possible without compromising diagnostic confidence. Modern X-ray units combined with longer position indicating devices (PIDs) and filtration significantly lower patient dose.

More Related Videos

A Standardized Approach to Extra-Oral and Intra-Oral Digital Photography
06:49

A Standardized Approach to Extra-Oral and Intra-Oral Digital Photography

Published on: July 22, 2022

8.1K
Voluntary Breath-hold Technique for Reducing Heart Dose in Left Breast Radiotherapy
11:38

Voluntary Breath-hold Technique for Reducing Heart Dose in Left Breast Radiotherapy

Published on: July 3, 2014

46.9K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Aug 31, 2025

X-ray Dose Reduction through Adaptive Exposure in Fluoroscopic Imaging
08:30

X-ray Dose Reduction through Adaptive Exposure in Fluoroscopic Imaging

Published on: September 11, 2011

14.5K
A Standardized Approach to Extra-Oral and Intra-Oral Digital Photography
06:49

A Standardized Approach to Extra-Oral and Intra-Oral Digital Photography

Published on: July 22, 2022

8.1K
Voluntary Breath-hold Technique for Reducing Heart Dose in Left Breast Radiotherapy
11:38

Voluntary Breath-hold Technique for Reducing Heart Dose in Left Breast Radiotherapy

Published on: July 3, 2014

46.9K

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Radiology
  • Medical Physics

Background:

  • Intraoral radiography is essential for pediatric dental diagnosis.
  • Minimizing radiation exposure, especially in children, is a critical concern.
  • Modern dental X-ray units offer lower power but require optimization for dose reduction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate diagnostic confidence in intraoral radiography with reduced radiation doses in pediatric patients.
  • To assess the impact of dose reduction techniques on image quality and diagnostic confidence.
  • To optimize parameters for radiation safety in pediatric dental imaging.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized prospective study involving pediatric dentists and dental residents.
  • Evaluation of bitewing intraoral dental images using clinical features.
  • Two-phase investigation to determine optimal aluminum (Al) filter thickness and exposure time.
  • Utilized a 30 cm position indicating device (PID) and rectangular collimation.

Main Results:

  • Significant patient dose reduction (64-77%) achieved with a 30 cm PID, 1.02 mm Al alloy filter, and rectangular collimation.
  • No statistically significant difference in diagnostic confidence was observed by observers.
  • Optimized exposure times (250-400 msec) maintained image quality.

Conclusions:

  • Established dose reduction methods are effective with modern, low-power intraoral dental X-ray units.
  • Radiation dose reduction in pediatric intraoral radiography does not negatively impact diagnostic confidence.
  • These techniques should be adopted to enhance patient safety, particularly for children.