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 ...

BOSTON - The protective aprons used during dental X-rays may be doing more harm than good. If you've ever had an X-ray of your teeth at the dentist, you've had a heavy lead apron draped over you ...

The best thing to lower radiation exposure is to make sure the patient needs the X-ray and to do it right the first time, said Dr. Purnima Kumar, who chairs the American Dental Association Council ...

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 ...

Different kinds of dental X-rays release different amounts of radiation. A typical series of bitewing X-rays — in which a patient bites down on a wing-shaped device to hold X-ray film in place ...

The best thing to lower radiation exposure is to make sure the patient needs the X-ray and to do it right the first time, said Dr. Purnima Kumar, who chairs the American Dental Association Council ...