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952513
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b706883
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Radiation protection in dentistry : : recommendations of the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements.
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| Publication Statement
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Bethesda, MD :: National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements,, ©2003.
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NCRP report ;; no. 145
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1 online resource (ix, 191 pages) :: illustrations : digital, HTML and PDF files.
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0929600819
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: 1429479914
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: 1601192452
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: 9780929600819
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: 9781429479912
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: 9781601192455
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: 9781601198662
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0929600819
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| Notes
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"December 2003."
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"This Report was prepared by Scientific Committee 91-2 on Radiation Protection in Dentistry."
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 150-164) and index.
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| Contents
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""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""
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""3.1.6 Digital Image Postprocessing""""3.1.7 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""
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""4.1 Image Receptors""""4.2 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""
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""B.1 Stochastic Effects""""B.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""
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""C.1.4 Protection by Operating Procedure Design""""C.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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Radiation-- Safety measures.
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Teeth-- Radiography-- Safety measures.
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HEALTH FITNESS-- Oral Health.
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MEDICAL-- Dentistry-- General.
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Radiation-- Safety measures.
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Teeth-- Radiography-- Safety measures.
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Radiation Protection-- standards.
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Radiography, Dental-- standards.
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Dental Equipment-- standards.
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| Dewey Classification
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617.607572
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| LC Classification
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RK309.R2725 2003eb
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2004 K-946
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WN 230R1285 2003
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| Added Entry
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National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements.
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