Abstract
This is the last in a series of three articles on X-ray dose reduction and covers aspects of quality assurance. The first outlined radiation physics and protection and the second the legislation relating to radiation safety.
Clinical relevance:
Quality assurance is an essential part of dental radiography and is required to produce images of a consistently high standard, necessary for accurate diagnosis.
MeSH terms
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Dental Audit / standards
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Dental Staff / education
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Education, Dental
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Humans
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Quality Assurance, Health Care / methods*
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Quality Assurance, Health Care / standards
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Radiation Dosage
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Radiation Protection / legislation & jurisprudence*
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Radiographic Image Enhancement / standards
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Radiography, Dental / instrumentation
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Radiography, Dental / standards*
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Radiography, Dental, Digital / instrumentation
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Radiography, Dental, Digital / standards
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Radiology / education
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Radiology / legislation & jurisprudence*
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United Kingdom
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X-Ray Film
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X-Ray Intensifying Screens