Rethinking Patient Shielding in Dental Radiography
The foundation to justify radiographic imaging is that the diagnostic benefit far outweighs the radiation-associated risks. With this in mind, dental professionals have used various…
Category: Radiography
The Role of Cone-Beam Imaging in Periodontics
This modality has a variety of indications — from implant planning and placement to periodontal disease management. By John R. Francis, DDS, MS and …
Capturing Radiographs Among Patients With Special Needs
By Tamara J. Faure, EdD, RDH According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in four adults have some type of a…
The Radiology Chain of Asepsis
Maintaining appropriate infection control protocol protects both patients and clinicians.
The Benefits of Digital Radiography Outweigh the Risks
By Victoria Benvenuto, RDH, EdM; Olga Gnatovych, RDH, MEd; and Kaitlin Stier, RDH, MPH Dental hygienists are well aware of the benefits of dental radiography,…
Imaging Techniques for Patients with Cleft Lip and/or Palate
By Gustavo M. Santaella, DDS, MS, PhD, Bruno C. Azevedo, DDS, MS and William C. Scarfe, BDS, FRACDS, MS The most common congenital craniofacial anomalies…
The Safe and Effective Use of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography
This three-dimensional technology offers many advantages but oral health professionals need to be well versed in its indications and technique to use …
3D Imaging in Periodontics
Bryan J. Frantz, DMD, MS, discusses the use of cone-beam computed tomography in dental implant treatment, as well as periodontal diagnosis and care.
The Oral Health Professional’s Role In Forensic Dentistry
Properly trained clinicians can use forensic dentistry to help identify individuals who may otherwise remain unidentified.