Exposure of the pregnant patient to ionizing radiation.
Because of the increased recognition of the lifetime risks from the exposure to low levels of ionizing radiation, it is recommended that alterations be made to the currently accepted guidelines for prescribing radiographs for pregnant patients. Particularly so, because it has been shown that optimal radiographic practices in dental schools and dental offices are not universally followed.
Department of Oral Radiology, School of Dental and Oral Surgery, Columbia University.
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D000016:Abnormalities, Radiation-Induced / Q000517:prevention & control; D004622:Embryo, Mammalian / Q000528:radiation effects; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000528:radiation effects; D006801:Humans; D009381:Neoplasms, Radiation-Induced / Q000517:prevention & control; D011247:Pregnancy; D011829:Radiation Dosage; D011861:Radiography, Dental / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013997:Time Factors