The road to radiation safety and ALARA: A review

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Review Article

Author Details : Biju Baby Joseph*, Shiny George

Volume : 6, Issue : 4, Year : 2020

Article Page : 89-92

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijmi.2020.022

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Abstract

The rapid progress of medical and dental science with the invention of various drugs have benefited the mankind. The proper and correct diagnosis of diseases is the primary necessity before the treatment. The different imaging modality plays an important role in clinical diagnosis, teaching and in the field of research. With advent of modern technology in imaging medical imaging has also greatly influenced. A diagnostic radiograph has become a hotspot in diagnosis and the clinical applications. The technology
advancement has greatly influenced the medical imaging in many ways even in the aspect of storage of images. Oral and maxillofacial radiography is the art of recording images of a patient’s oral and associated structures. Radiographic examinations play an essential part of dental practice.

Keywords: Radiology, Dentistry, ALARA, Ethics, Hazards.

How to cite : Joseph B B, George S , The road to radiation safety and ALARA: A review. IP Int J Maxillofac Imaging 2020;6(4):89-92

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