Perception of Radiation Protection among Dentist in South Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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dc.contributor.authorBalaji, Ven_US
dc.contributor.authorK, Ranjithen_US
dc.contributor.authorP, Buvaneswarisen_US
dc.date.accessioned2020-09-24T07:33:07Z
dc.date.available2020-09-24T07:33:07Z
dc.date.issued2019-12
dc.description.abstractAims and Objectives: This study aims to assess the attitude and awareness of radiation protection among dental surgeons in South Chennai.Materials and Methods: The study participants comprised 150 dental practitioners (general and specialty) in South Chennai. The information was collected from each participant through structured questionnaires regarding attitude and awareness toward radiation protection. Pearson’s correlation coefficient test was used to assess the validity and reliability of questionnaire, and any P≤ 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.Results: Of all the 150 dentists enrolled in the study, 69% of dental surgeons considered X-ray films as an image receptor. However, majority of the dentists (73%) failed to acquire informed consent of the patient before prescribing dental radiograph. While majority of dentists were unaware of position and distance rule (54%) and 46% were aware of the rule, it was also found that 59% of dental surgeons did not use film-holding device and only 41% used film-holding device. Majority of them (59%) were aware of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) certification and 41% were unaware of AERB, 15% of them hold the cone during exposure.Conclusion: The current study shows the utmost need for further implementation of radiation protection principle among dental surgeons in South Chennai. Majority of them did not practice radiation protection procedures. Emphasis on radiation safety is mandatory for continuing professional education and the development of radiographic selection criteria should be recommended.en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsSenior Assistant Professor, Department of Dental Surgery, Government Villupuram Medical College and Hospital, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, India,en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsDepartment of Public Health Dentistry, Chettinad Dental College and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India,en_US
dc.identifier.affiliationsAssistant Professor, Department of Corporate Secretaryship, Bharathidasan Government College for Women, Puducherry, Indiaen_US
dc.identifier.citationBalaji V, K Ranjith, P Buvaneswaris. Perception of Radiation Protection among Dentist in South Chennai, Tamil Nadu. International Journal of Preventive and Public Health Sciences (IJPPHS). 2019 Dec; 5(2): 5-13en_US
dc.identifier.issn2454-9223
dc.identifier.issn2454-9223
dc.identifier.placeIndiaen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/203789
dc.languageenen_US
dc.publisherInternational Research Organization for Life & Health Sciencesen_US
dc.relation.issuenumber2en_US
dc.relation.volume5en_US
dc.source.urihttps://ijpphs.com/index.php/ijpphs/article/view/5/6en_US
dc.subjectAttitudeen_US
dc.subjectAwarenessen_US
dc.subjectDental surgeonsen_US
dc.subjectRadiation protectionen_US
dc.titlePerception of Radiation Protection among Dentist in South Chennai, Tamil Naduen_US
dc.typeJournal Articleen_US
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