Radiation protection in dental radiology / International Atomic Energy Agency.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

International Atomic Energy Agency, author.

Series:

Safety Reports Series

Safety Reports Series ; v.108

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medical physics.

Radiation--Safety measures.

Radiation.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (92 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Vienna, Austria : International Atomic Energy Agency, [2022]

Summary:

This publication, 'Radiation Protection in Dental Radiology,' is a comprehensive guide prepared by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to provide detailed guidelines for the safe use of ionizing radiation in dentistry. The report addresses the necessity of radiation protection, safety standards, and the optimization of radiological practices in dental settings. It covers various imaging modalities such as intraoral, panoramic, cephalometric radiography, and cone beam computed tomography. Aimed at dental professionals, medical physicists, and regulatory bodies, the book emphasizes the justification of medical exposure and the protection of patients, staff, and the public. It is endorsed by leading dental and medical organizations, reflecting its authority and relevance in the field. This publication is an essential resource for understanding and implementing radiation safety measures in dental radiology. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Intro

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Background

1.2. Objective

1.3. Scope

1.4. Structure

2. IMAGING MODALITIES AND TECHNIQUES USED IN DENTAL RADIOLOGY

2.1. Intraoral radiography

2.1.1. Dental X ray units

2.1.2. Intraoral image receptors

2.1.3. Bitewing radiography

2.1.4. Periapical radiography

2.1.5. Occlusal radiography

2.2. Panoramic radiography

2.3. Cephalometric radiography

2.3.1. Lateral cephalometric radiography

2.3.2. Posteroanterior cephalometric radiography

2.4. Cone beam computed tomography

2.4.1. Image acquisition

2.4.2. Image reconstruction

2.4.3. Image visualization

2.5. Conventional multidetector computed tomography

3. FRAMEWORK FOR RADIATION PROTECTION IN DENTAL RADIOLOGY

3.1. Radiation risk

3.2. Radiation dose

3.2.1. Fundamental dose quantities

3.2.2. Specific quantities for patient dose estimation

3.3. Basic principles of radiation protection

3.3.1. Justification

3.3.2. Optimization

3.3.3. Dose limits

3.4. Roles and responsibilities for radiation protection

3.4.1. Government

3.4.2. Health authority

3.4.3. Regulatory body

3.4.4. Professional bodies

3.4.5. Medical radiation facility

3.4.6. Suppliers of equipment and software, maintenance and servicing organizations

3.4.7. Patients

3.4.8. Management system for radiation protection and safety

3.5. Education and training

3.5.1. Referring medical practitioners

3.5.2. Radiological medical practitioners

3.5.3. Medical radiation technologists

3.5.4. Medical physicists

3.5.5. Suppliers, installation, maintenance and servicing personnel

3.5.6. Considerations for dental radiology

3.6. Quality assurance and quality audit

3.6.1. Quality assurance

3.6.2. Quality audits

4. JUSTIFICATION AND IMAGING GUIDELINES.

4.1. General approaches for justification in dental radiography

4.2. Justification in two dimensional dental radiography

4.2.1. Intraoral radiography

4.2.2. Panoramic radiography

4.2.3. Cephalometric radiography

4.2.4. Other extraoral projection radiography

4.3. Justification in three dimensional dental imaging

4.4. Justification in paediatric patients

4.5. Justification in pregnant patients

4.6. Guidelines on the use of imaging in dentistry

4.7. Justification of medical exposure for carers and comforters

5. OPTIMIZATION OF RADIATION PROTECTION OF INDIVIDUALS UNDERGOING MEDICAL EXPOSURE

5.1. Equipment selection

5.1.1. General considerations

5.1.2. Intraoral radiography

5.1.3. Panoramic and cephalometric radiography

5.1.4. Cone beam computed tomography

5.1.5. Image viewing conditions

5.2. Quality control

5.2.1. Basic principles

5.2.2. Quality control in intraoral radiography

5.2.3. Quality control in extraoral radiography (including panoramic radiography)

5.2.4. Quality control in cone beam computed tomography

5.2.5. Acceptance testing and quality control of protective apparel

5.3. Patient dosimetry and diagnostic reference levels

5.3.1. Establishment and use of diagnostic reference levels

5.3.2. Diagnostic reference levels in dental radiography

5.4. Procedural aspects

5.4.1. General recommendations and considerations

5.4.2. Intraoral radiography

5.4.3. Panoramic radiography

5.4.4. Cephalometric radiography

5.4.5. Cone beam computed tomography

5.5. Paediatric patients

5.5.1. General considerations

5.5.2. Specific considerations for dental radiography

5.6. Pregnant patients

5.7. Carers and comforters and volunteers in biomedical research

5.7.1. Dose constraints

5.7.2. Optimization of protection.

5.8. Unintended and accidental medical exposures

6. OCCUPATIONAL AND PUBLIC PROTECTION

6.1. Dose limits

6.2. Classification of areas

6.2.1. Controlled areas

6.2.2. Supervised areas

6.3. Design of X ray room

6.4. Protection for adjacent areas

6.5. Local rules and procedures

6.5.1. General considerations

6.5.2. Dental facilities with intraoral and panoramic equipment

6.5.3. Dental facilities with cone beam computed tomography equipment

6.6. Individual monitoring and assessment of occupational exposure

Appendix I RADIATION DOSE QUANTITIES APPLICABLE TO DENTAL RADIOLOGY

Appendix II EDUCATION AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES APPLICABLE TO DENTISTRY

REFERENCES

Annex CLINICAL INDICATIONS FOR DENTAL RADIOLOGICAL IMAGING

ABBREVIATIONS

CONTRIBUTORS TO DRAFTING AND REVIEW.

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Print version: IAEA Radiation Protection in Dental Radiology

ISBN:

9789201386212

OCLC:

1378936799