The team has been using the XMaS facility (x-ray magnetic scattering) at the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility in Grenoble, France, to perform detailed analyses of tooth structure and ...

For example, patients in their 20s who get routine dental care and show no signs of caries probably could go five years between x-rays, according to Paul Casamassimo, DDS, chief of dentistry at ...

If you’ve ever had oral X-rays taken at the dentist, chances are you’re familiar with the heavy, grey apron the hygienist briefly lays over your midsection. The lead apron has long been used to ...

Everyone who's had regular dental care knows the heavy lead apron that's draped across your body before taking X-rays of your teeth. But what has been an annual ritual of donning the apron and ...

Dental X-rays can detect small health issues before they become major, but these procedures aren’t free. A good dental insurance policy can reduce your total costs, but you’ll still have to pay some ...

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 ...