Kaiser Health News (1/15, Jaklevic) discusses the use of lead aprons to cover “reproductive organs and fetuses during imaging exams,” stating that “new thinking among radiologists and medical physicists is upending the decades-old practice.” The article says the aprons have been used based on the idea that they shield patients …
A consumer-directed video on the Business Insider (7/21) website features American Dental Association spokesperson Dr. Ada Cooper discussing dental caries (dental cavities). “The biggest myth about cavities is that if it doesn’t hurt you don’t need to fix it,” Dr. Cooper said. “That is completely wrong.” She states that when …
Just the mention of the word x-ray or radiation sparks up an unpleasant image for many people. Let’s clear up some misinformation and put all of this into perspective! People have the tendency to automatically relate it to cancer, birth defects or even reproductive sterility. What individuals don’t realize is …
The Wall Street Journal (1/6, Johannes, Subscription Publication) reports on the front page of its “Personal Journal” section that a growing body of research shows that devices using light and lasers to detect dental caries are significantly more effective than traditional X-rays. The Journal points out that one study found …
Another sensational news story has again hit the media, this time about dental X-rays and cancer, potentially scaring people away from necessary dental care. Below is the response by the American Dental Association I received today, and I want you to read the short response, as well as my personal …
Recently a client passed this information along to me looking for more information. I felt it was a good question, worthy to talk about. Here was the body of the email: Dr. Oz Info (Mammogram and Dental X-rays) for WOMEN Dr. Oz had a show on the fastest growing cancer …
