Nicholas Drage
Consultant Maxillofacial Radiologist, Cardiff University, School of Dentistry, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XY
The Use of Extra-oral Bitewing Radiographs for Treatment Planning in Paediatric Patients
Bethan JonesAn effort should continue to be made among the dental profession to request radiographs on a patient-specific, indication-orientated basis. However, it is recognized that caries is prevalent among...
Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in paediatric dentistry
Faith CampbellThe relative risk of radiation is higher for children since the cells are more susceptible to the stochastic effects of radiation. In addition, the child is more likely to live long enough to see the...
Bitewing Radiography for Caries Diagnosis in Children: When and Why?
Laura TimmsKidd and Pitts's 1990 literature review concluded that bitewing radiography is essential to ensure proximal caries is not missed in the primary or permanent dentition.8 Most studies included in the...
Early tooth loss in children: a warning sign of childhood hypophosphatasia
Sara L HughesA 4-year-old boy (JJ) was referred to the Unit of Paediatric Dentistry at the University Dental Hospital, Cardiff by a consultant paediatrician regarding premature exfoliation of his primary teeth....
Hand-held dental x-ray equipment – an update
Nicholas DrageThere have been a number of publications relating to operator safety.3,4,5,6,7 These papers conclude that the operator dose using these systems is similar to the doses an operator would receive if...
Quality assurance tests for digital radiography in general dental practice
Chris GreenallThere are essentially two types of digital detectors in use, namely photostimulable phosphor plates (PSPs) and solid-state detectors (SSDs)..