How is the Use of Digital Dental Radiology in a Developing Country? An Overview of Brazil

The aim of this study was to assess the use digital dental radiology in Brazil, by focusing on image receptors, imaging exams and enhancement tools, also assessing methods professional transfer. Questionnaires were distributed person meetings digitally via messaging (WhatsApp®) mailings list. sample cross-sectional consisted 478 questionnaires. Most participants woman (n=315, 65.9%), with average age 33.8±9.2 years. Descriptive frequency analysis performed. Chi-square Fisher’s exact tests used (α=0.05). dentists worked at shared clinics (34.7%) receptors (51.1%), but a representative percentage (48.9%) still exclusively radiographic films. Photostimulable phosphor plate is most receptor. Among extraoral exams, panoramic radiography (PAN) used. Regarding specialties, oral radiologists maxillofacial surgeons mostly cone-beam computed tomography (p<0.001). who systems make tools (87.8%), mainly contrast, zoom, brightness measurements. common method transfer (professional-professional professional-patiens) email, few using online app social media (26%). Therefore, while Brazilian systems, significant PAN. contrast adjustments, zoom measurements are applied. Finally, generally email for transfer.