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Patients Awareness and Anxiety of Radiation in Dental Imaging A Literature Review

Author(s) Dr. Menduh Sercan Kaya
Country Turkey
Abstract Radiographic imaging is a key element in the diagnostic and therapeutic planning of modern dentistry. However, these modalities use ionizing radiation that may carry biological risks, often causing concern and anxiety in the community. This review summarizes the literature worldwide regarding the patients’ knowledge, attitude and anxiety levels toward radiation in dental imaging. The results show a pervasive and consistent deficit in patient literacy. Many patients do not know the difference between ionizing and non-ionizing modalities, underestimate equivalent doses from dental versus medical examinations, and have strong misconceptions about the safety of dental radiography during pregnancy and lactation. Routine dental X-ray procedures usually cause low-to-moderate baseline anxiety, but dramatic increases in emotional distress occur when protective equipment (e.g., lead aprons and thyroid collars) is not used or communication about clinical risk is inadequate. The most important predictor of compliance, more than perceived radiation risk, has been shown in empirical data to be trust in the clinician . These gaps need to be addressed through structured, system-level educational interventions, standardized visual aids, and a move to evidence-based risk communication relating dental exposures to natural background radiation.
Keywords Dental radiography, Ionizing radiation, Patient awareness, Radiation anxiety, Risk perception, Radiation protection.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 4, July-August 2026
Published On 2026-08-30
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i04.86756
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