Increasing Radiation Exposure in Routine Dental Radiography as a Possible Side Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic: An Experimental Report

In this study, an intra oral dental unit (Siemens-70) at King Abdul Aziz University (KAU) Dental Hospital was selected and investigated for visual image quality assessment and radiation protection purposes. Radiation dosimetry for determining the optimum image quality with the lowest radiation exposure to the patient was carried out. A DXTTR dental radiography trainer phantom head and neck, portable survey meter Model RAD EYE-B20, and radiation dosimetry system RADCAL Acuu-pro were used in this study. RADCAL Accu-pro is a non-invasive kV system, reliable instruments to measure and diagnose all X-ray machines including dental units. The radiation exposure to patients in (mGy) was measured using RADCAL ionization chamber Model 10×6-6. The best image quality with the lowest exposure dose was assessed for conventional intraoral X-ray film (Kodak type E) and the digital processing sensor (RVG 5200). Radiation survey level was done during this study for safety and protection purposes.

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Radiation Exposure Evaluation Depending on Radiation Workers' Locations during Dental Radiography

Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology ◽

10.7742/jksr.2015.9.7.433 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 9 (7) ◽

pp. 433-438

Author(s):

Cheonsoo Jeong ◽

Jiyoung Kim

Keyword(s):

Radiation Exposure ◽

Dental Radiography ◽

Radiation Workers ◽

Exposure Evaluation

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An Assessment of Patient’s Awareness of Radiation Exposure to Common Diagnostic Imaging Procedures in Low Socioeconomic Regions of Nepal

Nepalese Journal of Radiology ◽

10.3126/njr.v7i1-2.19348 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (1-2) ◽

pp. 9-12

Author(s):

Prasanna Ghimire ◽

Dwight Koirala ◽

Bhuvaneswor Prasad Singh

Keyword(s):

Diagnostic Imaging ◽

Radiation Exposure ◽

Side Effect ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Common Side Effect ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Imaging Procedures ◽

Radiation Hazards ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Low Socioeconomic

Introduction: Radiological investigations form a cornerstone in the management of patients. Patient might me unware of the radiation exposure. The aim of this study is to assess patient’s knowledge of radiation exposure to common diagnostic imaging procedures.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted and questionnaire used to collect data from 216 patients who had undergone radiological investigations.Results: Among 216 patients, there were 112 (51.85 %) females and 104 (48.15 %) males. The age of the patients ranged from 12 years to 66 years. Only 65 patients (30.1 %) were aware of the radiation hazards. Neoplasm was the most common side effect chosen by 60 patients. 44 patients were informed of radiation hazards with only 17 patients however informed by the referring doctor. Patients having undergone radiological procedure previously were more aware of radiation hazards (21 patients out of 26 patients).Conclusion: This study showed dearth of knowledge and awareness regarding radiation hazards amongst general public which mandates education.

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Application of radiovisiography (digital radiology) in dental clinical practice

Vojnosanitetski pregled ◽

10.2298/vsp1201081i ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 69 (1) ◽

pp. 81-84 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Dragan Ilic ◽

Ljiljana Stojanovic

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Clinical Practice ◽

Radiation Exposure ◽

Root Canal ◽

Diagnostic Procedure ◽

Imaging Technique ◽

Dental Radiography ◽

High Dose ◽

Digital Radiology

Introduction. Radiovisiography (RVG) as the latest imaging technique in dentistry with the minimal radiation exposure of the patient and numerous possibilities to process the images has many advantages over classic radiography. Case report. We presented an interesting clinical endodontic case of primary posted diagnosis of traumatic periodontitis of upper right canine upon orthodontics treatment. As the patient previously had been exposed to alleged high dose of radiation the patient agreed to minimal exposition using digital RVG. The options of the tool bar of RVG Trophy device enabled the solving of ethiologic factor of presented periodontitis. The enigma of the symptoms on the ?overfilled? root canal was solved zooming and 3-D analysis avoiding periapical surgery owing to the patience of the patient and the dentist in a couple of days. Conclusion. By applying RVG technique the time for diagnostic procedure is much shorter in comparison with traditional dental radiography enabling archiving and follow-up the presented case in the course of time.

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