Re:Dental X-Rays linked to Brain Tumors
by ars on Tuesday April 10, 2012 @02:22PM
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That's the wrong question. The question is if the X-rays are actually necessary in order to have good dental health, and apparently the answer is no.
Dentists use them because "what's the harm", but now that a harm is demonstrated they should use them only when actually necessary (when "the benefit outweighs the risks").
Re:Dental X-Rays linked to Brain Tumors
by Symmetry on Tuesday April 10, 2012 @03:56PM
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Um, a dentist's time isn't infinite, and other methods of examination can be more annoying for the patient than an x-ray. I guarantee you that if we don't use x-rays then in practice people are going to suffer more from dental issues.
Dentists use them because "what's the harm", but now that a harm is demonstrated they should use them only when actually necessary (when "the benefit outweighs the risks").