What happens to a dental assistant after being radiated for over ten years?

Dental assistants should NEVER be in the room while exposing x-rays. If a child needs to be held, the parent should be employed with that. X-ray technologists do get some very mininal exposure, due to being in the room while the x-rays are on (ie, barium swallows, upper GIs, barium enemas, hysterosalpingograms, etc).

What happens to a dental assistant after being radiated for over ten years?
Usually a Dental Assistant would not get irradiated. Even if they were present while a patient was having their x-rays taken, the assistant would wear a lead apron (which x-rays can't get through) or stand behind a screen which would protect them from the radiation while the x-ray was done. Dentists and dental assistants (and other people who work with x-rays) have to wear a badge that is sensitive to x-rays. This is checked regularly (not sure how often) to ensure they are not being exposed to x-rays.
Reply:Anybody working with radiation should be wearing a film monitor badge.


As you know the effevts of radiation exposure are cumulative, so looking at your readings over the years you should be able to ascertain your level.


Remembering the simple things like leaving the room during the exposure all ad up to decreasing your exposure.
Reply:After 10 years I'd say you're done!!!
Reply:Let's see.... I have all my limbs, no extra fingers or toes, no funky growths, so I'd have to say... Nothing.