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This paper reviews recent advances and current trends in dental radiology. Developments in the design of dental x-ray equipment which improve both radiation hygiene and image quality are described. Also discussed are new features which broaden the scope of intra-oral and panoramic radiological diagnosis in the general dental practice setting. The article concludes with the main recommendations from the latest guidelines on quality standards for radiography, selection criteria and quality assurance in general practice
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Whaites, E., Brown, J. An update on dental imaging. Br Dent J 185, 166–172 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4809765
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4809765