The benefits of cone beam computed tomography are great for dentists and their patients, but the radiation that CBCT scans emit is also greater.
The links below provide some the latest reading material on the subject ...
Radiation exposure gets more exposure as researchers and health-care providers give increased attention to potential cancer risk
Cone beam imaging is radically transforming dentistry
How safe is CBCT for your patients?
Radiation in the dental office
Cross-eyed on cone beam? Bringing the future into focus
Powerful 3-D X-rays for kids in braces should be the exception, not the rule
The Genesis and Development of CBCT for Dentistry