Meslek yüksekokulu öğrencileri ve akademisyenlerin radyasyon bilgi düzeylerinin değerlendirilmesi

Amaç: Bu çalışma bir üniversitenin meslek yüksekokulunda sağlık programlarında öğrenim gören öğrenciler ile bu üniversiteye bağlı meslek yüksekokullarında çalışan akademisyenlerin radyasyon bilgi düzeylerini değerlendirme amacıyla yapıldı. Yöntem: Tanımlayıcı tipte planlanan araştırma Şubat 2022- Mart 2022 tarihleri arasında, 163 öğrenci ve 100 akademisyen ile tamamlandı. Veri toplama formu olarak “Öğrenci Tanıtıcı Bilgi Formu”, “Akademisyen Tanıtıcı Bilgi Formu” ve “Radyasyon Tutum Ölçeği” kullanıldı. Veriler elektronik ortamda (Google Formlar) online olarak toplandı. Veri analizi SPSS 25.0 paket programında yapıldı. İstatistiksel anlamlılık için p

Pathogenesis, Clinical Features, Diagnosis, and Management of Radiation Hazards in Dentistry

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.

Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Of Radiation Exposure Protection For Pediatric Patients Among Undergraduate Dental Students

Radiography in dentistry is commonly used in modern dental health care. It acts as a diagnostic tool in identifying the physical condition of the patients. However the use of dental radiography should be carefully managed since it can cause some side effects toward normal cells and tissues especially in growing children. To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of undergraduate dental students on radiation exposure protection for pedodontic patients. A self-administered questionnaire consists of 13 questions with both ‘yes’,’no’ and multiple choice pattern was prepared to obtain information about knowledge, attitude and practice on radiation exposure protection for pedodontic patients.A total of 100 dental students were chosen as the participants. The questionnaires were assessed by manual survey. The use of dental radiograph has bee significantly enhanced over the years for better diagnosis and treatment planning .Tough the application of has been increased, there is an increased risk for unwanted exposure for both patient and operator also. In this current study, conducted among third year and final year dental students, we observed that the students are able to take proper radiograph with unnecessary retakes with years of study and practice. To conclude, it can be noted that the final year dental students were much more knowledgeable in using radiograph judicially compared to the other group of participants which belong to third year dental students. However, in terms of practise both third year and final year dental students irrespective of year of study do not follow radiation protection measures even though they were aware of it.