BeamReaders encourages dental professionals to use the guidelines and resources of the Image Gently Alliance when imaging their pediatric patients. The Image Gently Alliance is a coalition of health care organizations dedicated to providing safe, high quality pediatric imaging worldwide.

One size does not fit all...
When using radiography during pediatric dental procedures remember:
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• Select x rays for individual’s needs, not merely as a routine.
• Use the fastest image receptor possible: E- or F-speed film or digital sensors.
• Collimate beam to area of interest.
• Always use thyroid collars.
• Child-size the exposure time.
• Use cone-beam CT when appropriate.
• Use dose cone-bean CT option if available and appropriate.-