The measurable quantity is the entrance surface air kerma/dose. The unit of entrance surface kerma is the gray (Gy), but in dental radiology the dose levels are usually a small fraction of one gray - ...

What are the typical foetal doses in dental radiographic procedures? The foetal dose from a dental X ray exam, including CBCT, has been estimated to be between 0.009 μSv and 7.97 μSv. This is usually ...

If you’ve ever had oral X-rays taken at the dentist, chances are you’re familiar with the heavy, grey apron the hygienist briefly lays over your midsection. The lead apron has long been used to ...

Dental teams in U.S. states, including California, must shield patients during x-rays despite the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR) no longer recommending covering patients’ ...