Study on Dental X-Rays

On April 10, 2012, in the journal Cancer, the American Cancer Society published an article entitled “Dental X-rays and Risk of Meningioma,” which summarized a study that sought to develop a correlation between dental radiographs and brain cancer. According to the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), a professional association of more than 37,000 general dentists dedicated to providing quality dental care and oral health information to the public, the study’s findings are not applicable to modern dentistry because the study was based upon an examination of outdated radiographic techniques, which produced considerably more radiation than patients would be exposed to today. The DiBona Dental Group uses DIGITAL X-RAYS which have considerably less radiation than traditional film x-rays. We follow the ALARA principle with X-rays; As Low As Reasonably Achievable. Even our dental CT equipment (used for things like dental implants) is dental specific, and uses much less radiation than medical CT equipment. As usual, if you have any questions or concerns, please address them with us at your next appointment!