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Do Dental X-Rays Cause Cancer?

Dental X-rays are a common feature of routine dental visits, but the debate around their necessity and safety keeps ...
Dental X-rays are more than just a routine part of your dental visit—they’re an essential tool for maintaining your oral health. These images allow your dentist to see what’s happening beneath the ...
Has your dentist ever told you that it’s recommended to get routine dental X-rays every year? My (former) dentist’s office did this year—in writing, even. And they claimed that the recommendation came ...
Researchers say frequent dental X-rays may increase the risk of the most commonly diagnosed brain tumor in adults in the U.S. Meningiomas are generally benign, non-cancerous tumors that develop from ...
We asked experts if regular exposure to low levels of radiation could be harmful to health. Credit...Joyce Lee for The New York Times Supported by By Melinda Wenner Moyer Q: It seems as if every time ...
People who received frequent dental x-rays have an increased risk of developing meningioma, the most commonly diagnosed primary brain tumor in the U.S., according to a study published today in Cancer ...
Everyone who has been to the dentist has had dental X-rays at some point, whether as part of their routine visit or to help diagnose a problem. So, what exactly are dental X-rays for and why are they ...
The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Clearance extends Pearl's FDA-validated radiologic AI platform to enable real-time detection of key dental pathologies ...