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http://dx.doi.org/10.17946/JRST.2016.39.4.04

Analysis of the Spatial Dose Rates during Dental Panoramic Radiography  

Ko, Jong-Kyung (Department of Radiation Safety Management Commission, Daegu Health College)
Park, Myeong-Hwan (Department of Radiologic Technology, Daegu Health College)
Kim, Yongmin (Department of Radiological Science, Catholic University of Daegu)
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Journal of radiological science and technology / v.39, no.4, 2016 , pp. 509-516 More about this Journal
Abstract
A dental panoramic radiography which usually uses low level X-rays is subject to the Nuclear Safety Act when it is installed for the purpose of education. This paper measures radiation dose and spatial dose rate by usage and thereby aims to verify the effectiveness of radiation safety equipment and provide basic information for radiation safety of radiation workers and students. After glass dosimeter (GD-352M) is attached to direct exposure area, the teeth, and indirect exposure area, the eye lens and the thyroid, on the dental radiography head phantom, these exposure areas are measured. Then, after dividing the horizontal into a $45^{\circ}$, it is separated into seven directions which all includes 30, 60, 90, 120 cm distance. The paper shows that the spatial dose rate is the highest at 30 cm and declines as the distance increases. At 30 cm, the spatial dose rate around the starting area of rotation is $3,840{\mu}Sv/h$, which is four times higher than the lowest level $778{\mu}Sv/h$. Furthermore, the spatial dose rate was $408{\mu}Sv/h$ on average at the distance of 60 cm where radiation workers can be located. From a conservative point of view, It is possible to avoid needless exposure to radiation for the purpose of education. However, in case that an unintended exposure to radiation happens within a radiation controlled area, it is still necessary to educate radiation safety. But according to the current Medical Service Act, in medical institutions, even if they are not installed, the equipment such as interlock are obliged by the Nuclear Safety Law, considering that the spatial dose rate of the educational dental panoramic radiography room is low. It seems to be excessive regulation.
Keywords
Dental panoramic radiography; Spatial dose rates; safety education; radiation safety equipment;
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