Rakhi Issrani
Periodic and comprehensive oral evaluations at dental clinic frequently employ the use of radiographs to help visualize the teeth and surrounding areas in ways not possible via the naked eye; but radiation exposure also presents many potential hazards and for this reason it should be clinically justified. Even though the relative risks associated with dental radiography are quite low maintaining good, safe radiation procedures at all times is the dentist’s professional responsibility and he/she should take care of the same and this will be beneficial to both the patient and especially the dentists who have long term exposure to X-rays. Hence, in this article special focus has been given on the protocols followed till date and we have tried to create awareness regarding same.
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