A topic that we often get questions about is the safety behind dental x-rays. Commonly, these questions are directed towards overexposure to radiation and the necessity of x-rays being taken annually. We have found some articles that articulate the safety of dental x-rays well and also provide some comparisons between dental x-rays and other forms of radiation that one would encounter while going about their daily life. The different types of x-rays taken and their corresponding functions within dentistry is likewise explained to help provide additional clarity for those interested.

“X-Rays Radiographs.” Www.ada.org, www.ada.org/resources/research/science-and-research-institute/oral-health-topics/x-rays-radiographs.

Hatfield, Spring. “6 Ways You Get More Radiation than from Dental X-Rays.” Today’s RDH, 22 Feb. 2022, www.todaysrdh.com/6-ways-you-get-more-radiation-than-from-dental-x-rays/.

“Dental X-Rays | University of Michigan School of Dentistry.” Www.dent.umich.edu, www.dent.umich.edu/patient-care/dental-x-rays#:~:text=WHAT+ARE+THE+RISKS+FROM.

BSPH, Spring Hatfield, RDH. “Radiology Update: Evolving Standards for Pregnancy, Shielding, and Frequency.” Today’s RDH, 14 Mar. 2020, www.todaysrdh.com/radiology-update-evolving-standards-for-pregnancy-shielding-and-frequency/.