ABSTRACT

We aimed to develop a dental radiation protection guideline for patients and dental personnel through a questionnaire on safety management in dentists, radiological technologists and dental hygienists at dental institutions. The survey of dental institutions was conducted and statistically assessed. In the image receptor system of intraoral radiograph, film-based type (11.3%), DR type (34.9%), and panoramic radiograph of film-based type (8.3%) and DR type (22.1%) were included. Genital protector (92.9%), thyroid gland protector (65.4%), lead gloves and lead glasses (95.4%), and shielding devices (0.7%) were not used. Based on the results of the study, exposure protection apparatus, patient’s image acquisition by licensed radiologists, and reduction of exposure levels by dental personnel are needed, in order to achieve safety in dental examinations. Radiation protection and safety management at dental institutions was insufficient, and dental personnel should utilize current radiation safety management guideline and continuing education to enable dose management.

摘要

我们旨在通过对牙科机构的牙医、放射技师和牙科保健员的安全管理进行问卷调查，为患者和牙科人员制定牙科辐射防护指南。对牙科机构进行了调查并进行了统计评估。在口内X线片的图像接收系统中，包括基于胶片型（11.3%）、DR型（34.9%）和基于胶片型（8.3%）和DR型（22.1%）的全景片。未使用生殖器保护器 (92.9%)、甲状腺保护器 (65.4%)、铅手套和铅眼镜 (95.4%) 以及屏蔽装置 (0.7%)。根据研究结果，需要暴露保护装置、由持照放射科医生采集患者图像以及牙科人员降低暴露水平，以实现牙科检查的安全性。