Background: Exposure to moderate-to-high doses of ionizing radiation is the only
established environmental risk factor for thyroid cancer and brain and central nervous …

Polymer composites were synthesized via melt mixing for radiation shielding in the
healthcare sector. A polymethyl-methacrylate (PMMA) matrix was filled with Bi2O3 …

Objectives: The present study aims at investigating different radiation protection issues and
dose values while acquiring intraoral images with a handheld X-ray device. Methods: An …

The aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and perception of radiation
hazard and preventive measures among dental undergraduate students, general …

The present paper aims at reviewing different shielding methods used for patients in medical
imaging and investigating their merits and demerits. These techniques are generally …

Background: Despite the fact that X-rays have a direct or indirect effect on tissues, imaging
techniques have become an important part of modern dentistry, and dentists rely on them for …

Objectives: To investigate dentists' perceptions and attitudes regarding radiation safety in
dental practices in Korea. Methods: 207 dentists participated in this study. An anonymous …

Background The authors conducted a survey of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
(AAPD) to determine awareness of the Image Gently Campaign in Dentistry (IGCD) and to …

This book is an up-to-date guide to the performance and interpretation of imaging studies in
dental radiology. After opening discussion of the choice of X-ray equipment and materials …

Objectives: The objective of the study was to determine the radiation dose reduction
achieved when rectangular collimation was used on various round collimators. In addition …