Radiation in the dental office

There has been much discussion lately about the potentially harmful effects of dental office radiation.

Concerned patients may ask their dental professionals about how much radiation is safe and what steps you take to protect them from the radiation emitted from dental X-rays.

Dr. Oz recently commented on the topics of dental radiation and thyroid cancer, digital X-rays, the advantages of keeping an imaging chart, and offered a list of questions patients should ask before getting any X-rays. CLICK HERE to read the article.

CLICK HERE to read the recent article titled “Concerns about the effects of dental radiation on children.” Within the article are helpful links to help you answer questions about this complex subject.