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Radiation Protection: Protection of Patients Undergoing Cone Beam Computed Tomography Examinations

From Volume 37, Issue 8, October 2010 | Pages 542-548

Authors

Nicholas Drage

BDS, FDS RCS(Eng), FDS RCPS(Glas), DDR RCR

Consultant Maxillofacial Radiologist, Cardiff University, School of Dentistry, Heath Park, Cardiff CF14 4XY

Articles by Nicholas Drage

Fiona Carmichael

BDS, MSc, FDS RCPS, DDR RCR

Consultant Dental and Maxillofacial Radiologist, Leeds Dental Institute, Clarendon Way, Leeds LS2 9LU, UK

Articles by Fiona Carmichael

Jackie Brown

BDS, MSc, FDSRCPS, DDRRCR

Consultant in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals Foundation Trust, London, UK

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Abstract

Cone beam computed tomography is becoming a popular imaging modality in dentistry. The effective dose from these examinations is generally higher than conventional plain film radiography. This article outlines the ways of protecting patients from the harmful effects of radiation.

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