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 Experiment Videos

Risks from dental radiation in 1995

R P Langlais1, O E Langland

  • 1University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Department of Dental Diagnostic Science, USA.

Journal of the California Dental Association
|May 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Pre-clinical evaluation of a new dental panoramic radiographic system based on tomosynthesis method.

Dento maxillo facial radiology·2010
Same author

Development of a new dental panoramic radiographic system based on a tomosynthesis method.

Dento maxillo facial radiology·2010
Same author

Salivary secretion, mucin concentrations and Candida carriage in HIV-infected patients.

Oral diseases·2009
Same author

Oral mucosal conditions in elderly dental patients.

Oral diseases·2002
Same author

Maxillary sinus floor in edentulous and dentate patients.

Indian journal of dental research : official publication of Indian Society for Dental Research·2002
Same author

Buccal and palatal exostoses: prevalence and concurrence with tori.

Oral surgery, oral medicine, oral pathology, oral radiology, and endodontics·2000
Same journal

A Joint Initiative to Improve Dental Public Health Communication in Maryland.

Journal of the California Dental Association·2026
Same journal

Among Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Methods, Automated Gradient-Boosting Models Accurately Score Intraoral Plaque in Non-Standardized Images.

Journal of the California Dental Association·2025
Same journal

Dentistry: Our Sustainable Future.

Journal of the California Dental Association·2025
Same journal

Current Understanding of the Regulatory Mechanism of Tooth Root Development and Future Perspectives.

Journal of the California Dental Association·2023
Same journal

Advances in Tissue Engineering and Implications for Oral and Maxillofacial Reconstruction.

Journal of the California Dental Association·2021
Same journal

Cannabis Use and Oral Health in a National Cohort of Adults.

Journal of the California Dental Association·2021
See all related articles

Dental radiation poses risks mainly to somatic tissues, with genetic tissues receiving minimal exposure. Reducing radiation exposure is crucial for both patients and dental professionals.

Area of Science:

  • Radiological Health
  • Dental Public Health

Background:

  • Dental radiography involves radiation exposure, primarily affecting somatic tissues.
  • Established maximum permissible doses (MPDs) vary based on tissue type and occupational status.
  • Pregnant workers have significantly lower occupational exposure limits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the risks associated with dental radiation exposure.
  • To discuss established radiation safety guidelines and dose limits.
  • To present methods for minimizing radiation risks in dental settings.

Main Methods:

  • Review of established radiation safety protocols in dentistry.
  • Analysis of relative risk factors for different dental radiographic procedures.
  • Identification of risk reduction strategies for patients and healthcare workers.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • The relative risk of fatal cancers from dental radiation is quantified per million exposed individuals.
  • Full mouth dental surveys present a tenfold higher relative risk compared to panoramic radiographs.
  • Specific dose limits are defined for occupational and non-occupational exposures, with stricter limits for pregnant workers.

Conclusions:

  • Dental radiation risks are primarily to somatic tissues, necessitating adherence to safety standards.
  • Implementing risk reduction strategies is essential for protecting patients and dental staff.
  • Understanding relative risk differences between procedures informs safer dental imaging practices.