Abstract
This article provides guidelines intended to aid dental professionals in promoting the safety and efficacy of dental diagnostic radiology. Previous ADA guidelines for radiographic practices were published in 1988. 1 Council on Dental Materials, Instruments and Equipment Recommendations in radiographic practices: an update, 1988. JADA. 1989; 118: 115-117 Abstract Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (52) Google Scholar The guiding principle for use of diagnostic radiology in dentistry is to enhance the diagnostic benefits of dental radiographs and minimize the associated radiation risks to patients and staff. The overriding principle behind reducing radiation risk is to use exposures that are as low as reasonably achievable—that is, the ALARA principle. 2 National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements The application of ALARA for occupational exposures. National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, Bethesda, Md.June 8, 1999 Google Scholar , 3 National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements Limitation of exposure to ionizing radiation. National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, Bethesda, Md.1993 Google Scholar , 4 National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements Operational radiation safety program. National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, Bethesda, Md.1998 Google Scholar
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