TODENTJ-25-03-2019_TODENTJ-12-742 1553507515 Bentham Open doi@benthamopen.net Bentham Open The Open Dentistry Journal TODENTJ 1874-2106 09 28 2018 12 1 Gundeep Singh Amit Sood Ambreen Kaur Deepak Gupta Introduction: With the advent of newer radiographic diagnostic procedures of the maxillofacial region, there is a drastic increase in the use of Ionizing radiation which further leads to increased chance of radiation hazards among the patients and the health care workers. In addition to the diagnostic information extracted, the radiation exposure carries the potential to induce carcinogenesis in the exposed individual. However, the amount of Radiation exposure in dentistry is significantly low but it is still harmful owing to the requirement of repeated radiographic examination during the dental treatment. Therefore, to ensure minimum and inevitable exposure during dental treatment, it is necessary to follow principles of radiation protection and safety. Recommendations: Several studies in the literature have revealed that the attitude and knowledge of the dental professionals regarding radiation safety is not up to the mark. Henceforth, there is a necessity of implementing certain basic guidelines regarding radiation safety and protection. Further state dental councils must advocate new and interesting methods of education regarding the same and should introduce strict rules and penalties for this spectrum of field. Conclusion: This present short commentary is to familiarize the dental practitioner regarding the methods to minimize the risk of the radiation hazards. Further this article will also educate the dental practitioners regarding the pathogenesis of Radiation effects during Radiation therapy of head and neck region along with pertinent management protocols. 09 28 2018 742 752 TODENTJ-12-742 1 10.2174/crossmark_policy opendentistryjournal.com benthamopen.com true Peer Reviewed Single blind Checked with iThenticate 2018-4-30 2018-7-18 2018-9-11 2018-09-28 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode 10.2174/1745017901814010742 1553507515 https://opendentistryjournal.com/VOLUME/12/PAGE/742/ https://opendentistryjournal.com/contents/volumes/V12/TODENTJ-12-742/TODENTJ-12-742.pdf https://opendentistryjournal.com/contents/volumes/V12/TODENTJ-12-742/TODENTJ-12-742.pdf https://opendentistryjournal.com/contents/volumes/V12/TODENTJ-12-742/TODENTJ-12-742.pdf https://opendentistryjournal.com/contents/volumes/V12/TODENTJ-12-742/TODENTJ-12-742.pdf https://opendentistryjournal.com/contents/volumes/V12/TODENTJ-12-742/TODENTJ-12-742.pdf https://opendentistryjournal.com/contents/volumes/V12/TODENTJ-12-742/TODENTJ-12-742.pdf https://opendentistryjournal.com/contents/volumes/V12/TODENTJ-12-742/TODENTJ-12-742.pdf https://opendentistryjournal.com/contents/volumes/V12/TODENTJ-12-742/TODENTJ-12-742.xml Bushong SC. 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