[ RadSafe ] Dental X-ray doses

[Don Parry]

We have histograms showing the radiation exposure at skin entrance.

http://www.michigan.gov/lara/0,1607,7-154-27417_35791_35798-46657--,00.html

There are histograms for the various kVps (70 - 79 kVp is the most common) and then there is data on each histogram for D speed film E/F speed film and digital.

This info could be used to estimate an effective dose.

Don

Donald E. Parry, CHP
Manager, Region I
Radiation Safety Section
Michigan Department of 
Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Phone : 517-241-1989  
Fax: 517-241-1981
mailto:dparry at michigan.gov 
Web Site:  www.michigan.gov/rss 


>>> "Otto G. Raabe" <ograabe at ucdavis.edu> 6/6/2011 12:40 PM >>>

>Can anyone please tell me the typical ionizing radiation dose from 
>dental X-rays with the curremt modern equipment?

Thanks...

Otto


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Prof. Otto G. Raabe, Ph.D., CHP
Center for Health & the Environment
University of California
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