Radiation protection in dentistry : recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor Corporativo: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Bethesda, Maryland : National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, ©2003.
Colección:NCRP report ; no. 145.
Temas:
Teeth > Radiography > Safety measures.
Radiation > Safety measures.
Radiation Protection > standards
Radiography, Dental > standards
Dental Equipment > standards
HEALTH & FITNESS > Oral Health.
MEDICAL > Dentistry > General.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Cover
  • Preface
  • Contents
  • 1. Introduction
  • 1.1 Purpose
  • 1.2 Scope
  • 1.3 Radiation Protection Philosophy
  • 2. General Considerations
  • 2.1 Dose Limits
  • 2.2 Role of Dental Personnel in Radiation Protection
  • 2.2.1 The Dentist
  • 2.2.2 Auxiliary Personnel
  • 2.2.3 The Qualified Expert
  • 3. Radiation Protection in Dental Facilities
  • 3.1 Protection of the Patient
  • 3.1.1 Examination Extent and Frequency
  • 3.1.2 Radiation Exposure per Image
  • 3.1.3 X-Ray Machines
  • 3.1.4 Examinations and Procedures
  • 3.1.5 Film Processing
  • 3.1.6 Digital Image Postprocessing3.1.7 Interpretation
  • 3.1.8 Leaded Aprons
  • 3.1.9 Thyroid Collars
  • 3.2 Protection of the Operator
  • 3.2.1 Shielding Design
  • 3.2.2 Personal Dosimeters
  • 3.3 Protection of the Public
  • 3.4 Quality Assurance
  • 3.4.1 Equipment Performance
  • 3.4.2 Film Processing
  • 3.4.3 Image Receptor
  • 3.4.4 Darkroom Integrity
  • 3.4.5 Leaded Aprons and Thyroid Collars
  • 3.4.6 Documentation
  • 3.4.7 Suggested Quality-Assurance Procedures
  • 3.5 Training
  • 3.6 Infection Control
  • 4. Role of Equipment Design
  • 4.1 Image Receptors4.2 Intraoral Radiography
  • 4.2.1 Tube Head Stability
  • 4.2.2 Collimation
  • 4.3 Panoramic Radiography
  • 4.4 Cephalometric Radiography
  • 4.5 Multiple X-Ray Tube Installations
  • 5. Role of the Qualified Expert
  • 5.1 Shielding Design
  • 5.2 Equipment Surveys
  • 6. Conclusions
  • Appendix A. Radiography-Related Biohazards
  • A.1 Infection Control
  • A.1.1 Facilities and Equipment
  • A.1.2 Operative Procedures
  • A.1.3 Darkroom Procedures
  • A.2 Waste Management
  • A.3 Hazardous Chemicals
  • Appendix B. Risk Assessment
  • B.1 Stochastic EffectsB.1.1 Cancer
  • B.1.2 Organs and Tissues Exposed by Dental X-Ray Procedures
  • B.1.3 Genetic Effects
  • B.1.4 Effective Dose
  • B.2 Deterministic Effects
  • B.2.1 Effects in the Embryo and Fetus
  • B.2.2 Exposure to the Embryo and Fetus in Dental X-Ray Procedures
  • Appendix C. Evaluation of Radiation Safety Program Performance and Equipment Performance
  • C.1 Methods of Radiation Protection in Dentistry
  • C.1.1 Categories of Individuals to be Protected
  • C.1.2 Protection by Equipment Design
  • C.1.3 Protection by Facility Design
  • C.1.4 Protection by Operating Procedure DesignC.2 Radiation Protection Surveys, Documentation and Reporting
  • C.2.1 Facility Surveys
  • C.2.2 Equipment Surveys
  • C.2.3 Administrative Controls
  • C.3 Radiation Monitoring in Dentistry
  • C.3.1 Facility Monitoring
  • C.3.2 Personal Monitoring
  • C.4 Conclusion
  • Appendix D. Selection Criteria
  • Appendix E. Image Receptors
  • E.1 Characteristics
  • E.2 Intraoral Film
  • E.3 Screen Films and Intensifying Screens
  • E.4 Direct Digital Radiography
  • E.4.1 Charge-Coupled Device Arrays

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