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CORRELATION BETWEEN RADIATION SAFETY TRAINING AND COMPLIANCE WITH RADIATION PROTECTION PRACTICES: A CROSS-SECTIONAL
A Maisuradze1, K Kiguradze-Gogilashvili2, F Fettak3
11Department of Dentistry, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia; Radiological Center Selarl IMAGIX, Tourcoing, France.
Georgian Medical News
|May 2, 2026
Summary
Radiation safety training significantly improves dental professionals' adherence to radiation protection practices. Mandatory training is recommended for better occupational and patient safety in dental radiology.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Dental Imaging
- Occupational Safety
Background:
- Dental professionals utilize various imaging techniques for disease diagnosis and treatment.
- Exposure to ionizing radiation poses health risks, necessitating effective safety measures.
- Education and structured training are crucial for enhancing radiation safety behavior.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the relationship between radiation safety training and the adoption of radiation protection practices among dental radiology personnel.
- To quantify the impact of training on adherence to safety protocols.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study involved 402 dental staff performing intraoral imaging.
- Participants were divided into trained (n=156) and untrained (n=246) groups.
- Seven radiation protection practices were evaluated, with statistical analysis including Chi-square tests and odds ratios.
Main Results:
- Radiation safety training showed statistically significant associations with all assessed protection practices (p < 0.001).
- Strong correlations were observed for dosimeter use (OR ≈ 9.0) and adherence to distance rules (OR ≈ 11.75).
- Very strong correlations were found for providing lead aprons (OR ≈ 38.6), with moderate correlations for exposure optimization and updating radiological history.
Conclusions:
- Radiation safety training demonstrably enhances adherence to critical radiation protection practices.
- Implementing regular, mandatory training programs is vital for improving safety in radiology departments.
- Such training is essential for safeguarding both healthcare professionals and patients.
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