Experience of Norwegian general dental practitioners with solid state and storage phosphor detectors.

Wenzel, Ann; Møystad, Anne

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“…[7][8][9][10][11] While the literature does include one study that evaluates the effectiveness of web-based instruction in the interpretation of anatomy using CBCT images, 12 no information appears in the literature regarding students' knowledge and attitudes about CBCT.…”

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Dental students' knowledge and attitudes towards cone beam computed tomography in Turkey

Kamburoğlu

Kurşun²,

Akarslan³

2011

Dentomaxillofacial Radiology

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Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate students' knowledge and attitudes regarding cone beam CT (CBCT). Methods: A questionnaire consisting of 11 questions was given to 472 dental students (280 pre-graduate and 192 post-graduate) at two institutions located in Ankara, Turkey (Ankara University, Faculty of Dentistry, and Gazi University, Faculty of Dentistry). Differences in responses by institution, education level and sex were statistically assessed with the x 2 test. Results: Statistical results showed that only 63.3% of students had heard of CBCT. Of these, 59.9% said they had learned about CBCT in their classes, 31.0% in seminars and 20.9% from the internet; 76.8% felt that CBCT was not given adequate coverage in their courses; 69% thought that CBCT should be taught as part of their clinical education; 91% thought it essential for CBCT to be available at dental faculties; 53.5% believed that the use of CBCT would become more widespread in the near future; and 84.9% wished to use CBCT technology in their future careers. Conclusion: This research suggests that efforts should be made to improve students' knowledge base regarding CBCT and that the dental school curriculum should devote more curriculum time to this promising new technology.

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Dental students' knowledge and attitudes towards cone beam computed tomography in Turkey

Kamburoğlu

Kurşun²,

Akarslan³

2011

Dentomaxillofacial Radiology

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“…Therefore, all dentists should change to a fast speed film. [10], Hellen-Halme (51 -75 %) [11] and Wenzel and Møystad (55 %) [12]. Blendl et al claim that the digital system investigated in their study was at least twice as sensitive as the most sensitive film-based system [13].…”

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Intraoral Radiology in General Dental Practices – A Comparison of Digital and Film-Based X-Ray Systems with Regard to Radiation Protection and Dose Reduction

Anissi

Geibel

2014

Fortschr Röntgenstr

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to gain insight into the distribution and application of digital intraoral radiographic techniques within general dental practices and to compare these with film-based systems in terms of patient dose reduction. Materials and Methods: 1100 questionnaires were handed out to general dental practitioners. Data was analyzed with respect to the type of system by using descriptive statistics and nonparametric tests, i.?e. Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Whitney and chi-square test (SPSS 20). Results: 64?% of the questioned dentists still use film-based radiology, 23?% utilize storage phosphor plate (SPP) systems and 13?% use a charge-coupled device (CCD). A strong correlation between the number of dentists working in a practice and the use of digital dental imaging was observed. Almost 3/4 of the film users work with E- or F-speed film. 45?% of them refuse to change to a digital system. The use of lead aprons was popular, while only a minority preferred thyroid shields and rectangular collimators. A fourfold reduction of exposure time from D-speed film to CCD systems was observed. Due to detector size and positioning errors, users of CCD systems take significantly more single-tooth radiographs in total. Considering the number of radiographs per patient, there is only a slight tendency towards more X-rays with CCD systems. Up to image generation, digital systems seem to be as or even more difficult to handle than film-based systems, while their handling was favored after radiographic exposure. Conclusion: Despite a slight increase of radiographs taken with CCD systems, there is a significant dosage reduction. Corresponding to the decrease in exposure time, the patient dose for SPP systems is reduced to one half compared to film. The main issues in CCD technology are positioning errors and the size of the X-ray detectors which are difficult to eliminate. The usage of radiation protection measures still needs to be improved. Key Points: ??Responsible use of digital intraoral radiology results in a significant dose reduction in everyday practice. ??The ALARA principle is only achieved by strict implementation of dose-reducing methods. ??The efforts to use dose-reducing devices must be increased. Citation Format: ??Anissi HD, Geibel MA. Intraoral Radiology in General Dental Practices ? A Comparison of Digital and Film-Based X-Ray Systems with Regard to Radiation Protection and Dose Reduction. Fortschr R?ntgenstr 2014; 186: 762???767

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“…Wenzel ve ark. (14,15) ve Miles ve ark. (16) yapt›klar› anket çal›şmalar›nda bulgular›m›za benzer şekilde dijital radyografinin maliyetinin yüksek olmas›n› tercihi etkileyen en önemli faktör olarak saptam›şlard›r (14-16).…”

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Di̇şheki̇mleri̇ Ve Di̇şheki̇mli̇ği̇ Öğrenci̇leri̇ni̇n Di̇ji̇tal Radyografi̇ Hakkindaki̇ Bi̇lgi̇, Tutum Ve Davranişlarinin Değerlendi̇ri̇lmesi̇

Soğur¹,

Akdeniz²

2005

Ankara Üniversitesi Diş Hekimliği Fakültesi Dergisi

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The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and beliefs of dental students,general dental practitioners and academicians about intraoral digital radiography.For this purpose a questionnaire was administered to dental students, general dental practitioners and academicians investigating their understanding of the principles of digital radiography, their decision criteria to its use, and on the suitability of the topic in the undergradute dental curriculum. Demographic, clinical and electronic technology variables were recorded. Responsers were ranked on a six-point confidence scale with regard to their preference of digital radiography. Responses of three different groups were analysed using descriptive statistics and one-way analysis of variance.A total of two hundred ninety two dentists including 103 academicians (35%), 94 students (33%) and 95 private dentsists (32%) replied the questionnaire. Eighty three private dentists (87%), 91 students (97%) and 97 academicians (94%) chose digital radiography (DR). Gender, age and graduation year were not significant factors in determining their decision, whereas being an academician, student or private dentist was. The availability of computer technology was the most important variable in choosing DR(93%) followed by time saving (97%), avoidance of chemical use (90%) and archiving ability (88%), respectively. The reasons for not choosing DR were its expensiveness (56%), satisfaction with conventional radiography (50%) and deficient knowledge about DR (50%). Seventy eight percent of dentists agreed that DR should be included in dental curriculum.According to the results obtained it may be possible to conclude that being an academician, student or private dentist was the most significant factor in choosing digital radiography.Keywords: dental education; digital radiography, dental; curriculum

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Experience of Norwegian general dental practitioners with solid state and storage phosphor detectors.

Abstract: The majority of dentists felt that digital image quality was the same or better than film and exposure and examination times were reduced. However, technical problems and repairs were common.

Cited by 56 publications

References 18 publications

Dental students' knowledge and attitudes towards cone beam computed tomography in Turkey

Dental students' knowledge and attitudes towards cone beam computed tomography in Turkey

Intraoral Radiology in General Dental Practices – A Comparison of Digital and Film-Based X-Ray Systems with Regard to Radiation Protection and Dose Reduction

Di̇şheki̇mleri̇ Ve Di̇şheki̇mli̇ği̇ Öğrenci̇leri̇ni̇n Di̇ji̇tal Radyografi̇ Hakkindaki̇ Bi̇lgi̇, Tutum Ve Davranişlarinin Değerlendi̇ri̇lmesi̇

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