Ionizing radiation regulations and the dental practitioner: 2. Regulations for the use of X-rays in dentistry.
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The first article in this series covered radiation hazards and protection. To minimize the potential harmful effects of X-rays, legislation has been introduced by a number of countries including the European Union.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Dental update
دوره 39 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2012