Dental x-rays are an important and necessary tool to diagnose and monitor oral-facial disorders and dental diseases. The need for x-rays should be determined on an individual basis for each patient, based on medical and dental history, clinical findings and risk assessment, rather than on a routine basis.
Sources:
American Dental Association et al. The Selection of Patients for Dental Radiographic Examinations [Internet]. Reviewed 2012 [cited 2018 Feb 20].
Canadian Dental Association (CDA). CDA Position on Control of X-Radiation in Dentistry [Internet]. 2015 [cited 2018 Feb 20].
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