Factors affecting the parental knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes towards pediatric dental X-rays

Köse, Taha Emre; Günaçar, Dilara Nil; Arslan, İpek; Peker, Kadriye

doi:10.1007/s00784-022-04603-w

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“…The importance of patient information about the benefits and risks of radiological examinations is emphasized around the world. 14 , 15 In our study, 75.95% of the parents wanted the dentist to explain why dental radiography was needed.…”

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Parents' perspective towards dental radiography for children

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İlisulu

Özcan

2023

Journal of Dental Sciences

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confidence: 73%

Parents' perspective towards dental radiography for children

Birant

İlisulu

Özcan

2023

Journal of Dental Sciences

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Practical Tips for Successful Bitewing Radiographs in Children

Olegário,

Leith

2024

Dent Update

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Bitewings are a fundamental tool for treatment decision-making in young patients as they provide essential information on caries depth, the presence of a dentine bridge and pulp retraction, radiographic signs of pulp necrosis and presence of a permanent successor. The article updates the practitioner on the use of bitewing radiographs for primary molars and provides hints and tips for maximizing success in children. CPD/Clinical Relevance: The correct use of bitewing radiographs is essential for clinical decision-making in children.

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Children’s Dental Radiography Experiences and Parental Knowledge and Awareness on Radiation

Erbas Unverdi,

Ballıkaya,

Güngör

2024

ADO Klinik Bilimler Dergisi

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Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the past and present radiographic experiences of children, as well as their parents’ knowledge and awareness about radiation and radiation protection. Material and Method: The parents whose children were ordered dental X-rays at a university hospital participated in the study. A questionnaire was administered regarding the past and present radiologic experiences of their children, the use of protective measures during irradiation, their knowledge about the harmful effects of radiation and the protection. The chi-square test was used to statistically analyze the results. Results: One hundred and sixty-two parents participated. The patients’ average age was 8.91±2.69 years and 55.6% were girl. Only 10.5% of the children did not have any past radiography experience. The 11-14 age group had the highest past experience of radiographs (p=0.003). Protective coverings were used during the past and present X-ray experiences in ten (8.1%) and one (0.06%) child, respectively. Dental radiographs, predominantly periapical, were repeated in 19 children (11.7%). Of the parents, 25.9% and 6.8% stated that they had sufficient knowledge about the harmful effects of radiation and radiation protection, respectively. Conclusion: The present study revealed a need to tackle with the inadequateness regarding radiation safety and protection.

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Factors affecting the parental knowledge, beliefs, and attitudes towards pediatric dental X-rays

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Parents' perspective towards dental radiography for children

Parents' perspective towards dental radiography for children

Practical Tips for Successful Bitewing Radiographs in Children

Children’s Dental Radiography Experiences and Parental Knowledge and Awareness on Radiation

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