Occupational and patients effective radiation doses in dental imaging

Tamam, Nissren; Almuqrin, Aljawhara H.; Mansour, Soad; Elnour, Abdelrahman; Musa, Mustafa; Omer, Hiba; Sulieman, Abdelmoneim; Bradley, D.A.

doi:10.1016/j.apradiso.2021.109899

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“…Exposure to industrial chemicals is another risk factor in thyroid cancer [ 12 ]. In addition, several studies have associated increased thyroid cancer risk with the drinking of contaminated water [ 13 ].…”

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“…Tamam et al showed that multiple (>10) dental X-ray exposures were associated with a significantly increased cancer risk [ 12 ]. They also found an increased risk of thyroid cancer after frequent diagnostic X-rays, particularly those of the head, neck, and upper back/chest region [ 12 ]. It is well known that frequent and prolonged exposure to X-rays triggers genetic alterations and causes instability in specific genes [ 12 , 18 , 19 ].…”

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“…They also found an increased risk of thyroid cancer after frequent diagnostic X-rays, particularly those of the head, neck, and upper back/chest region [ 12 ]. It is well known that frequent and prolonged exposure to X-rays triggers genetic alterations and causes instability in specific genes [ 12 , 18 , 19 ]. Other factors associated with thyroid cancer include smoking, a low dietary intake of iodine, high BMI, and a changing lifestyle [ 4 ].…”

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Patterns of Thyroid Cancer Mortality and Incidence in Saudi Arabia: A 30-Year Study

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Thyroid cancer is the most prevalent endocrine cancer among the female population in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and the ninth most common in the male population in Saudi Arabia. Over the past years, an increasing incidence of thyroid cancer has been reported in Saudi Arabia. However, the etiology of thyroid cancer is still not clear. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate thyroid cancer incidence and mortality trends in Saudi Arabia from 1990 to 2019. The current study utilized the Global Burden of Disease and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation databases to extract prevalence data of thyroid cancer in Saudi Arabia from 1990 to 2019. Moreover, the current project utilizes Global Burden of Disease (GBD) web-based tools to visualize these data. In total, 23,846 cases (17,220 females and 6626 males) were diagnosed with thyroid cancer in Saudi Arabia from 1990 to 2019. The incidence is higher in females than in males. Over these 30 years, women’s incidence steadily increased by 15-fold versus a 22-fold increase in men. Moreover, there were 2056 deaths in total caused by thyroid cancer in KSA. The mortality rate in women steadily increased by threefold in the same period. However, the increase in mortality was higher in males (sixfold). A high percentage of YLLs was observed in males, with around 24.8% ranging from 30 to 34 and 40 to 45 years. Thyroid cancer incidence rates have increased exponentially between 1990 and 2019. The expansion of the incidence of thyroid cancer in Saudi Arabia could be due to the increased development in detection and diagnosis. The current study provided evidence of the need to increase awareness and diagnosis in the male population.

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Patterns of Thyroid Cancer Mortality and Incidence in Saudi Arabia: A 30-Year Study

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“…The system employs LiF material, which provides a high sensitivity and a long monitoring period. In addition, its effective atomic number is nearly comparable to tissue and, thus, exhibits an excellent energy response [19].…”

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Monitoring Occupational Radiation Dose in Radiography Students: Implications for Safety and Training

Abuzaid,

Noorajan,

Elshami

et al. 2024

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Background: This study aimed to investigate the occupational exposure of undergraduate radiography students to ionising radiation and evaluate the effectiveness of safety protocols and training in reducing radiation exposure. Methods: This study tracked undergraduate radiography students from the University of Sharjah, UAE, using thermoluminescent dosimeters (TLDs) from 2015 to 2023. TLD readings were conducted every 15 weeks during 384 h of clinical placement. This study encompassed various radiographic procedures, and the TLDs were used to measure shallow (HP (0.07)) and deep doses (HP (10)). Results: A data analysis from 599 dosimeters revealed an average of 74 students annually. The average effective doses for HP (10) and HP (0.07) were 0.227 mSv and 0.222 mSv, respectively. These doses were well-below the recommended annual limits. Conclusion: This study’s results indicated that radiography students’ occupational radiation exposure during clinical training was within the safe limits, demonstrating the effectiveness of training and safety protocols. A comparison with international data corroborated the low exposure levels. Clinical training is essential for radiography students, and this study highlights the success of safety protocols in minimising occupational radiation exposure. Continuous monitoring and education are crucial to sustaining these positive outcomes.

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Invited Discussion on “Cone-Beam Computed Tomography for Objective Diagnosis of Age-Related Soft Tissue Changes in Lower Face and Neck”

Jianu,

Marin

2023

Aesth Plast Surg

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Occupational and patients effective radiation doses in dental imaging

Cited by 6 publications

References 15 publications

Patterns of Thyroid Cancer Mortality and Incidence in Saudi Arabia: A 30-Year Study

Patterns of Thyroid Cancer Mortality and Incidence in Saudi Arabia: A 30-Year Study

Monitoring Occupational Radiation Dose in Radiography Students: Implications for Safety and Training

Invited Discussion on “Cone-Beam Computed Tomography for Objective Diagnosis of Age-Related Soft Tissue Changes in Lower Face and Neck”

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