Dental X-Rays Explained
You might probably be familiar with the term dental x-ray from your trips to the dentist over the years. Yeah, dental x-rays are no joke! They help dentists identify issues in your mouth, teeth, gums and jaw that are not visible on a clinical dental examination. But, is that all? …
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Computed Radiography Vs. Digital Radiography – What’s the Difference?
If you think Computed Radiography (CR) and Digital Radiography (DR) are the same, you’re mistaken. The difference between a DR system and CR system is simply that the former is truly a digital X-ray while the latter is not. In a CR system, the X-ray image is captured in analog …
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Importance of Using Lead Aprons During Dental X-Ray Procedures
Lead aprons have been used in the medical field for years to protect doctors and patients from being exposed to radiation from the x-ray beams. But are lead aprons really important? Ever imagined what would happen if you didn’t use lead aprons during dental x-ray procedures? In this blog post, …
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