Dental X-rays can harm heart, suggests study – Discuss Dentistry https://demo.discussdentistry.com/forums/topic/dental-x-rays-can-harm-heart-suggests-study/feed/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 05:12:46 +0000 https://bbpress.org/?v=2.6.11 en-US https://demo.discussdentistry.com/forums/topic/dental-x-rays-can-harm-heart-suggests-study/#post-13573 <![CDATA[Re: Dental X-rays can harm heart, suggests study]]> https://demo.discussdentistry.com/forums/topic/dental-x-rays-can-harm-heart-suggests-study/#post-13573 Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:51:20 +0000 sushantpatel_doc These harmful effects caused by minor exposure to radiation are practically inevitable..

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https://demo.discussdentistry.com/forums/topic/dental-x-rays-can-harm-heart-suggests-study/#post-13574 <![CDATA[Re: Dental X-rays can harm heart, suggests study]]> https://demo.discussdentistry.com/forums/topic/dental-x-rays-can-harm-heart-suggests-study/#post-13574 Thu, 23 Dec 2010 09:21:49 +0000 A few pointers to be kept in mind in our daily use of the x-ray are as follows, in order to avoid unnecessary exposure.

GENERAL:
-Choose the technique well and execute it properly.
-Adequate filtration and collimation techniques to be used
-Adjust KVP to optimum, since low KVP leads to more absorption of hazardous rays.
-Reduce exposure time and adopt using hi-speed films.
-Check for leakage from machine, also avoid keeping the machine switched on when not in use.
-Follow processing steps meticulously with timely replenishing the solutions to get good results and to prevent repetition of xrays.

PROTECTION OF OPERATOR:
-Do not hold the film in patients mouth, train patient to do so as well as follow usage of film holders.
-Stand 6feet away from the tube.
-Use lead barrier/apron.
-Periodic and continuous determination of radiation rate received by the personnel by using personal monitors such as pocket dosimeter, film badge, thermo luminiscent dosimeter.

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