There are two main types of dental X-rays: intraoral (meaning the X-ray film is inside the mouth) and extraoral (meaning the X-ray film is outside the mouth). There are several types of intraoral ...

However, advancements in dental X-ray technology have reduced the apron’s necessity, according to the American Dental Association (ADA). Industry experts say digital X-ray technology results in ...

The research, published in Nature Communications, describes how an X-ray scanner used in dental research and 'virtual ... folding and securing a flat sheet of paper to become its own envelope.

“It’s like taking a flight from, let’s say, from Michigan to San Francisco, it gives you the equivalent of one dental X-ray,” Kumar said. The association’s recommendation is just tha ...

Has your dentist ever told you that it's recommended to get routine dental X-rays every year ... trials to evaluate the risks and benefits of X-ray screenings for patients, particularly adults ...

Those heavy lead aprons may be on their way out at the dentist office, depending on where you live. The nation’s largest dental association said Thursday it will no longer recommend the use of ...

Those heavy lead aprons may be on their way out at the dentist office, depending on where you live. The nation's largest dental association said Thursday it will no longer recommend the use of ...