Are you concerned about the safety of X-rays? You are not alone. Today, more than ever, patients are concerned about the safety of X-rays in general, as well as the need for them in the dental ...

At the American Dental Association convention in Dallas, there was disagreement over something that patients have long taken for granted: the safety of dental X rays. Although the A.D.A. has been ...

Although the X-ray radiation produced by our generator typically can penetrate the body only to a depth of 2-4 cm, it still poses significant risks. Direct exposure to the X-ray beam can cause ...

Authorization to purchase, store, use or dispose of an x-ray machine must be obtained from the Radiation Safety Committee or the Radiation Safety Officer (RSO). Certain instrumentation, machines, and ...

All X-Ray unit users must complete the required X-Ray Safety Training, and submit a completed Form A-4 to the Radiation Safety Office prior to approval for the use of these systems.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 2, 2012/ PRNewswire-USNewswire/-- With millions of X-rays performed on children every year, kids are more likely to receive X-rays than any other type of imaging exam.

As a result, this whole safety system is useless. That is, the lead shield makes the modern X-ray machine more like the decades-old machines. There are other reasons for the recommendations as well.

I wanted to get the input of the more knowledgeable minds in here on this issue. I've been seeing a lot of Internet traffic talking about how the Rapiscan X-ray backscatter body scanners might ...

Is it safe to have an X-ray during pregnancy? The possibility of an X-ray during pregnancy causing harm to your unborn child is very small. Generally, the benefits of the diagnostic information ...