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Local Dental Topics
4 -10 - 2012
Okay.. so the news today had
some scary headlines about
dental x-rays and brain tumors.
At Family Dentists we use
digital x-rays which result in
reduced radiation vs.
traditional film. We also use
protective aprons and thyroid
collars on all patients.
We believe that dental x-rays
are a very low risk diagnostic
tool that can provide great
information about dental
conditions. Click above to
see what the ADA says about
dental x-rays and brain tumors.
Current Dental Topics
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