If you’ve ever had oral X-rays taken at the dentist, chances are you’re familiar with the heavy, grey apron the hygienist briefly lays over your midsection. The lead apron has long been used to ...

Detecting vertical root fractures in endodontically treated teeth is difficult, no matter the filling material used. A new study investigated whether a tooth's orientation in relation to the x-ray ...

The heavy lead apron dentists drape over you during dental X-rays may soon be a thing of the past. On Thursday, the American Dental Association (ADA) announced that its member dentists can dispense ...

Dental teams in U.S. states, including California, must shield patients during x-rays despite the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR) no longer recommending covering patients’ ...