Monday, May 14, 2012

Dental Radiographs: More information

ADANews, April 23, 2012 front page article:  Experts question X-ray study.  In this article by Jean Williams, the American Dental Association reviews and questions the results of the recent cancer study that we all have been hearing about.
 
Attached is the Google search information for the ADA's complete article.  The ADA also suggests the public can view the ADA 's recommendations on dental X-rays which can be found at ADA.org.  (Click the Public Resources tab, Oral Health Topics, Radiography/X-ray.)

Experts question X-ray study - American Dental Association - ADA.org  Apr 13, 2012 ... Experts question X-ray study. Association with brain tumors based on patient recall of radiographs. By Jean Williams, ADA News staff. A study ... www.ada.org/news/6979.aspx

Dr. Alan G. Lurie, a radiation biologist and head of radiology at the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine, and president of the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR) also is quoted in the article.  More information from the AAOMR can be found at aaomr.org under the Latest News tab on the home page.
 
We will continue to pass on information to our patients and readers as we receive it.  We at Zaytoun Orthodontics feel fortunate to have quality national health care associations and organizations that protect the public, our patients, and our world-class doctors.

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