Before practicing, dental care professionals should have a clear understanding of
the published selection criteria guidelines for dental radiographic imaging.
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Biography
Mr. Johnson is an assistant professor of oral and maxillofacial radiology.
Biography
Dr. Green is an adjunct professor of oral and maxillofacial radiology, Adams School of Dentistry, Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC.
Biography
Dr. Dorsey is a first-year resident, Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Adams School of Dentistry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC.
Article Info
Publication History
Accepted:
March 1,
2021
Received in revised form:
February 18,
2021
Received:
January 11,
2021
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Commentaries represent the opinions of the authors and not necessarily those of the American Dental Association.
Disclosure. None of the authors reported any disclosures.
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.adaj.2021.03.013
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