There are two main types of dental X-rays: intraoral (meaning the X-ray film is inside the mouth) and extraoral (meaning the X-ray film is outside the mouth). There are several types of intraoral ...

Dentists have been warned against using a hand-held X-ray machine on patients as it poses a significant health risk. The cheap imported machine, known as the Tianjie Dental Falcon, exposes users ...

However, advancements in dental X-ray technology have reduced the apron’s necessity, according to the American Dental Association (ADA). Industry experts say digital X-ray technology results in ...