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Dental cone beam computed tomography: safe usage

This report (HPA-CRCE-010) outlines measures for protection from radiation doses from dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) examinations.

• From: Public Health England
• Published: 1 November 2010
• Last updated: 17 September 2015 — See all updates

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HPA-CRCE-010: guidance on the safe use of dental cone beam CT (computed tomography) equipment

Ref: ISBN 978-0-85951-681-5

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The report aims to provide definitive guidance on the safe usage of dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) equipment to protect patients, dental practice staff and other people.

Published 1 November 2010

Last updated 17 September 2015 + show all updates

1. 17 September 2015

   Removed old guidance: The radiation protection implications of the use of cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in dentistry - what you need to know.

2. 1 November 2010

   First published.