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Mokhtari A, Razi S, Rahimipour K, Razi T. Effect of using different strips on reducing the most common error in panoramic imaging: A randomised controlled trial on palatoglossal air space shadow. J Med Radiat Sci 2024; 71:194-202. [PMID: 38323866 PMCID: PMC11177041 DOI: 10.1002/jmrs.753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Panoramic radiography quality can be impaired by some errors such as positioning errors. Palatoglossal air space shadow error is one of the most common positioning errors and it is due to the tongue not sticking to the roof of the palate. Techniques used to deal with this error might help prevent unnecessary radiation to patients and save them time and money. The study aimed to investigate the effects of using celluloid matrix and edible tapes (fruit leather and chewing gum) on reducing the palatoglossal air space shadow error in panoramic imaging. METHODS In our study, 270 patients referred to the Department of Radiology were randomised into three groups: a control group, a celluloid matrix group and an edible tapes group. Before panoramic imaging, all patients were instructed to adhere their tongues to the roof of their mouths, with the distinction that for the celluloid matrix and edible tapes groups, patients were asked to place celluloid tapes, fruit leathers, or chewing gums on their tongues before doing so. The routine imaging process was then performed, and the results were compared across groups to evaluate the incidence of palatoglossal air space shadow error. RESULTS The number of error-free images in each fruit leather, chewing gum and celluloid tape group were significantly higher than the control group (all cases P < 0.05). The chances of error-free images in the fruit leather groups were the highest (9.57 times). The age (P = 0.136) and gender (P = 0.272) of patients had no significant effect on the results of interventions. CONCLUSION The application of fruit leathers, chewing gums and celluloid tapes reduced the palatoglossal air space shadow error of panoramic imaging.
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of DentistryTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of DentistryTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of DentistryTabriz University of Medical SciencesTabrizIran
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Mahasneh AM, Al-Mousa DS, Khabour OF, Al-Sa'di AG, Alakhras M. Attitudes and knowledge of dental radiography amongst students of dentistry and related fields. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF DENTAL EDUCATION : OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL EDUCATION IN EUROPE 2022; 26:801-811. [PMID: 34962026 DOI: 10.1111/eje.12763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2021] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVES This study aimed to evaluate the level of knowledge and attitude towards quality control in dental radiography amongst students of dentistry, allied dental sciences and radiologic technology programmes. METHODS A cross-sectional survey was conducted using self-administered questionnaire on a convenience sample of 580 students from three universities in Jordan. The questionnaire was divided into sections that include personal sociodemographic variables, knowledge about quality assurance in dental radiography and attitude towards quality assurance in dental radiography. RESULTS A total of 286 students completed the questionnaire (response rate = 49.3%), of whom 70% were women. The respondents' knowledge scores ranged from 12.2% (n = 35) to 35.2% (n = 100). The mean of the quality assurance knowledge scores for the whole study sample was 20.3% ± 14.5%, with no significant difference between men and women (p = .643). Allied dental sciences students showed significantly higher knowledge scores (25.0 ± 13.0) than dentistry (17.8 ± 14.40) or radiologic technology students (20.9 ± 14.8). The average attitude scores towards quality assurance in dental radiography were fairly good (69.5 ± 26.4) with no statistically significant differences by study programme. CONCLUSION Knowledge of students about quality assurance in the three programmes is inadequate. The participants' attitude towards quality assurance was fairly good. The study provides feedback to dental schools to improve their curriculum by including quality assurance into student clinical practices. Further studies are requested to investigate the reasons behind this low level of knowledge.
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- Arwa M Mahasneh
- Department of Applied Dental Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, at the Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Allied Medical Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science & Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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- Technical Coordination and Consumer Education Section of the Jordanian Food and Drug Administration, Irbid, Jordan
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- Department of Allied Medical Sciences, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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Yeung AWK, Wong NSM. Reject Rates of Radiographic Images in Dentomaxillofacial Radiology: A Literature Review. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18158076. [PMID: 34360368 PMCID: PMC8345626 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18158076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 07/16/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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This report surveyed the image reject rates of intra-oral, extra-oral, and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging in the academic literature. PubMed, Web of Science, and Scopus databases were queried in mid-April 2021. Manual screening of the reference lists of the identified publications was performed to identify papers missed from the database search. All publications returned by the searches were initially included. Exclusion criteria included irrelevance, no reporting of reject rate, no access to the article, and not original article. The total number of images and the number of rejects were recorded for each type of radiographic images. Factors and commonest errors associated with the rejects were recorded. Twenty-six original articles were identified and reviewed. The average reject rate was 11.25% for bitewings, 16.38% for periapicals, 4.10% for panoramics, 6.08% for lateral cephalography, and 2.77% for CBCT. Positioning error and patient movement were two common reasons for the rejects. The average reject rates computed from data pooled across studies should form the reference values for quality assurance programs to follow. Future reject analysis studies should report more radiographic parameters such as type of collimation for intra-oral radiography and patient posture for CBCT.
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- Andy Wai Kan Yeung
- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Applied Oral Sciences and Community Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China;
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Hung K, Hui L, Yeung AWK, Scarfe WC, Bornstein MM. Image retake rates of cone beam computed tomography in a dental institution. Clin Oral Investig 2020; 24:4501-4510. [PMID: 32488487 DOI: 10.1007/s00784-020-03315-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the frequency and reasons for retaking cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scans in an oral and maxillofacial radiology imaging clinic in a dental institution. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective cohort chart audit of the patient image database was performed for 1737 patients attending the Diagnostic Imaging clinic at the Prince Philip Dental Hospital from February 2016 to May 2019, and the rate of, and reasons for, CBCT image re-exposure was tallied. Patient demographics (age and gender) and CBCT acquisition parameters (CBCT unit, field-of-view (FOV), scanned region of interest, and exposure time) were recorded and correlated to retake analysis. RESULTS The retake rate was 4.6% (80/1737). The most common reasons for re-exposure were incomplete FOV coverage (57.5%) and motion artifacts (27.5%). Patients under 12 years of age had a significantly higher risk for motion artifacts. CBCT for the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) had a significantly higher risk for incomplete FOV coverage. CONCLUSIONS Children (less than 12 years of age) demonstrate a higher frequency of retakes, principally due to motion artifacts. TMJ CBCT examinations have a higher frequency of retakes due to an incomplete FOV coverage. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Information regarding the frequency and reasons for CBCT retakes is beneficial to identify procedures, practices, or patients susceptible to additional radiation exposure and implement appropriate and specific quality control protocols.
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- Kuofeng Hung
- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Applied Oral Sciences & Community Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Applied Oral Sciences & Community Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Applied Oral Sciences & Community Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Radiology and Imaging Science, Department of Diagnosis and Oral Health, University of Louisville School of Dentistry, Louisville, KY, USA
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- Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Applied Oral Sciences & Community Dental Care, Faculty of Dentistry, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
- Department of Oral Health & Medicine, University Center of Dental Medicine Basel UZB, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
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Senior A, Winand C, Ganatra S, Lai H, Alsulfyani N, Pachêco-Pereira C. Digital Intraoral Imaging Re-Exposure Rates of Dental Students. J Dent Educ 2018; 82:61-68. [PMID: 29292327 DOI: 10.21815/jde.018.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2017] [Accepted: 06/24/2017] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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A guiding principle of radiation safety is ensuring that radiation dosage is as low as possible while yielding the necessary diagnostic information. Intraoral images taken with conventional dental film have a higher re-exposure rate when taken by dental students compared to experienced staff. The aim of this study was to examine the prevalence of and reasons for re-exposure of digital intraoral images taken by third- and fourth-year dental students in a dental school clinic. At one dental school in Canada, the total number of intraoral images taken by third- and fourth-year dental students, re-exposures, and error descriptions were extracted from patient clinical records for an eight-month period (September 2015 to April 2016). The data were categorized to distinguish between digital images taken with solid-state sensors or photostimulable phosphor plates (PSP). The results showed that 9,397 intraoral images were made, and 1,064 required re-exposure. The most common error requiring re-exposure for bitewing images was an error in placement of the receptor too far mesially or distally (29% for sensors and 18% for PSP). The most common error requiring re-exposure for periapical images was inadequate capture of the periapical area (37% for sensors and 6% for PSP). A retake rate of 11% was calculated, and the common technique errors causing image deficiencies were identified. Educational intervention can now be specifically designed to reduce the retake rate and radiation dose for future patients.
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- Anthea Senior
- Dr. Senior is Associate Chair, DDS Clinical Education, and Clinical Associate Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Dr. Winand was a DDS student, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Dr. Ganatra is Clinical Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Dr. Lai is Associate Professor and Director of Assessment and Evaluation, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Dr. Alsulfyani, a Diplomate ABOMR, is Assistant Professor, Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University and Adjunct Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; and Dr. Pachêco-Pereira is Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Alberta.
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- Dr. Senior is Associate Chair, DDS Clinical Education, and Clinical Associate Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Dr. Winand was a DDS student, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Dr. Ganatra is Clinical Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Dr. Lai is Associate Professor and Director of Assessment and Evaluation, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Dr. Alsulfyani, a Diplomate ABOMR, is Assistant Professor, Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University and Adjunct Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; and Dr. Pachêco-Pereira is Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Alberta
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- Dr. Senior is Associate Chair, DDS Clinical Education, and Clinical Associate Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Dr. Winand was a DDS student, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Dr. Ganatra is Clinical Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Dr. Lai is Associate Professor and Director of Assessment and Evaluation, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Dr. Alsulfyani, a Diplomate ABOMR, is Assistant Professor, Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University and Adjunct Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; and Dr. Pachêco-Pereira is Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Alberta
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- Dr. Senior is Associate Chair, DDS Clinical Education, and Clinical Associate Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Dr. Winand was a DDS student, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Dr. Ganatra is Clinical Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Dr. Lai is Associate Professor and Director of Assessment and Evaluation, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Dr. Alsulfyani, a Diplomate ABOMR, is Assistant Professor, Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University and Adjunct Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; and Dr. Pachêco-Pereira is Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Alberta
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- Dr. Senior is Associate Chair, DDS Clinical Education, and Clinical Associate Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Dr. Winand was a DDS student, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Dr. Ganatra is Clinical Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Dr. Lai is Associate Professor and Director of Assessment and Evaluation, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Dr. Alsulfyani, a Diplomate ABOMR, is Assistant Professor, Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University and Adjunct Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; and Dr. Pachêco-Pereira is Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Alberta
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- Dr. Senior is Associate Chair, DDS Clinical Education, and Clinical Associate Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Dr. Winand was a DDS student, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Dr. Ganatra is Clinical Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Dr. Lai is Associate Professor and Director of Assessment and Evaluation, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; Dr. Alsulfyani, a Diplomate ABOMR, is Assistant Professor, Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, King Saud University and Adjunct Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta; and Dr. Pachêco-Pereira is Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Dentistry, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of Alberta
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Patel V, Sindhwani G, Gupta M, Arora S, Mishra A, Bhatt J, Arora M, Gehani A. A Comprehensive Approach Towards Quality and Safety in Diagnostic Imaging Services: Our Experience at a Rural Tertiary Health Care Center. J Clin Diagn Res 2017; 11:TC10-TC16. [PMID: 28969238 DOI: 10.7860/jcdr/2017/29545.10354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2017] [Accepted: 07/12/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION An organization's transformation from imple-mentation of small, distinct Quality Improvement (QI) efforts to complete incorporation of Quality Improvement Program (QIP) into its culture occurs through a process of churning the foundational elements over time. AIM To develop a quality culture across the employees, identify measurable indicators and various tools to impart effective quality care and develop a learning culture for continuous quality improvement in the field of imaging services. MATERIALS AND METHODS To establish a QIP, the bare minimum requirement started with forming a quality committee. The committee identified the areas of improvement and ascertaining the core principle of Quality Management System (QMS) by having a Quality Manual, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), work-instructions, identification and monitoring of quality indicators and a training calendar. Appropriate tools like formatted daily registers, periodic check lists, run charts etc., were developed to collect the data followed by multiple PDSA cycles (Plan, Do, Study and Act) which helped identify the process bottlenecks, followed by implementing solutions and reanalysis. RESULTS A total of 17 measurable key performance indicators were identified from the four major quality tasks namely Safety, Process Improvement, Professional Outcome and Satisfaction, to assess the performance measures and targets of QIP. CONCLUSION Diagnostic services should evaluate how to choose the most appropriate method and develop a comprehensive QIP to meet the needs of the staff and the end users, thus, creating a working environment, where people constitutes the intrinsic value in attaining the ultimate quality and safety.
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- Viral Patel
- Associate Professor, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Pramukhswami Medical College and Shree Krishna Hospital, Anand, Gujarat, India
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Pramukhswami Medical College and Shree Krishna Hospital, Anand, Gujarat, India
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- Professor, Department of Pathology, Pramukhswami Medical College and Shree Krishna Hospital, Anand, Gujarat, India
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- Manager QIG, Department of QIG, Pramukhswami Medical College and Shree Krishna Hospital, Anand, Gujarat, India
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- Executive QIG, Department of QIG, Pramukhswami Medical College and Shree Krishna Hospital, Anand, Gujarat, India
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- Professor, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Pramukhswami Medical College and Shree Krishna Hospital, Anand, Gujarat, India
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- Senior Resident, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Pramukhswami Medical College and Shree Krishna Hospital, Anand, Gujarat, India
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- Resident, Department of Radiodiagnosis, Pramukhswami Medical College and Shree Krishna Hospital, Anand, Gujarat, India
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