X-rays in dentistry are a common source of radiation exposure in medicine. Dentists need to protect patients from unnecessary radiation. Globally, 1.5 billion dental X-rays are performed every year.
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X-rays in dentistry are a common source of radiation exposure in medicine. Dentists need to protect patients from unnecessary radiation. Globally, 1.5 billion dental X-rays are performed every year.