Radiation safety protocol in dentistry: A neglected practice
Aim: The ready availability of radiodiagnostic aids has led to its overuse in dental practice. In addition, failure to reinforce the radiation safety procedures has unknowingly resulted in the negligence of the as low as reasonably achievable (ALARA) principles among many dentists. Apart from patien...
Main Authors: | T. P Kumar, Rizwana Azmi, Anu Premkumar, S. Sujatha, B. K. Y Devi, N. Rakesh, V. Shwetha |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2018-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Orofacial Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.jofs.in/article.asp?issn=0975-8844;year=2018;volume=10;issue=1;spage=24;epage=30;aulast=Kumar |
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