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Zurab Alkhanishvili
Department of Public Health, UNA Georgia, Tbilisi, Georgia
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Research Article
Attitude of the Dental Staff towards Radiation Safety in Georgia-Radiation Protection of Patients and Staff
Author(s): Ana Maisuradze*, Ketevan Kiguradze-Gogilashvili, Flavien Fettak, Zurab Alkhanishvili, Ketevan Oghiashvili, Madona Akhobadze and David Nadareishvili
Objectives: Dentists use radiographic imaging methods in the diagnosis and treatment of dental diseases, more often than any other health professional, but exposure to ionizing radiation does not come without risk. The aim of this study was to survey the attitude of Georgian operators (dentists, dental assistants, radiographers and other medical staff) regarding oral radiology safety standards. Methods: 402 questionnaires were given to dental staff working in different dental clinics in Tbilisi, who perform dental intraoral imaging. The participants were asked about radiation protection of patients and dental staff, attitudes and behaviors regarding radiation protection. The questionnaire also included questions about the socio- demographic characteristics of the participants and management of radiographic waste. Descriptive statistics of da.. View more»