Digital imaging and rectangular collimation should be used to ensure that the ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle can be maximized when taking bitewing

Research presented at the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR) meeting last month in Savannah, GA, disputes a suggested link between radiation from

Olympus has introduced a portable device that uses x-ray fluorescence (XRF) for chemical analysis and determining the purity of precious metals, including those used in

The Image Gently campaign has launched a new Back to Basics initiative that includes online teaching materials, checklists, and practice quality improvement projects to help

There may be some association between dental x-rays and certain types of cancer, according to a review by the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies

Thyroid collars should be used for all dental x-rays when they do not interfere with the examination, according to a new policy statement issued June

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued a draft guidance to encourage manufacturers of x-ray imaging devices to consider the safety of children

The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR) has issued a statement in response to a study published April 10 in the journal Cancer.

Independent practice dental hygienists (IPDHs) in Maine are claiming victory with the signing into law of LD 1891, which expands their duties and allows them

In response to the study released today that found an association between frequent dental x-rays and an increased risk of developing meningioma, the ADA issued

People who received frequent dental x-rays have an increased risk of developing meningioma, the most commonly diagnosed primary brain tumor in the U.S., according to

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Bismarck will soon be providing mobile dental care, including dental exams, fillings, x-rays, and extractions, to low-income children in western