A questionnaire study to derive information on the working environment, clinical training, use of ancillary staff and optimization of patient radiation dose within UK dental practice

Orafi, Ibtesam; Rushton, V E

doi:10.1111/j.1365-2591.2012.02033.x

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“…Previous studies have reported differences between specialists and general dentists with regard to the use of rectangular collimation38 and selection criteria 17. The results of the current study suggested that specialists were more knowledgeable about selection criteria and radiation safety; however, even specialists showed little interest in explaining radiation risks and benefits to patients, utilizing bitewing technique, or applying rectangular collimation.…”

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Attitude of the Korean dentists towards radiation safety and selection criteria

Lee

Ludlow

2013

Imaging Sci Dent

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PurposeX-ray exposure should be clinically justified and each exposure should be expected to give patients benefits. Since dental radiographic examination is one of the most frequent radiological procedures, radiation hazard becomes an important public health concern. The purpose of this study was to investigate the attitude of Korean dentists about radiation safety and use of criteria for selecting the frequency and type of radiographic examinations.Materials and MethodsThe study included 267 Korean dentists. Five questions related to radiation safety were asked of each of them. These questions were about factors associated with radiation protection of patients and operators including the use of radiographic selection criteria for intraoral radiographic procedures.ResultsThe frequency of prescription of routine radiographic examination (an example is a panoramic radiograph for screening process for occult disease) was 34.1%, while that of selective radiography was 64.0%. Dentists' discussion of radiation risk and benefit with patients was infrequent. More than half of the operators held the image receptor by themselves during intraoral radiographic examinations. Lead apron/thyroid collars for patient protection were used by fewer than 22% of dental offices. Rectangular collimation was utilized by fewer than 15% of dental offices.ConclusionThe majority of Korean dentists in the study did not practice radiation protection procedures which would be required to minimize exposure to unnecessary radiation for patients and dental professionals. Mandatory continuing professional education in radiation safety and development of Korean radiographic selection criteria is recommended.

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Attitude of the Korean dentists towards radiation safety and selection criteria

Lee

Ludlow

2013

Imaging Sci Dent

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“…In general, the results reflected poor awareness toward x-ray exposure and precautions, similar results revealed from others, [1,3,10] but from the literature; one study concluded that radiation protection measures were more significant amongst clinical specialists. [20] In addition, a significant correlation between gender and awareness of usefulness of collimators and filters in dental radiography was noted, with females being more aware than males. The same association was reported in the Belgian study [18] and this may explained that female dentists might have experienced the use of lead aprons during pregnancy.…”

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confidence: 98%