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What is the radiation dose for a dental panoramic x-ray?
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Too low to cause any health problems or to worry about.
Answered 3/17/2023
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0.025 mSv on average. Modern dental equipment uses high speed film and sensors to limit the amount of radiation. More info here: https://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info/safety-xray
Answered 3/17/2023
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