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ArticleDento maxillo facial radiology2025

Dental imaging in Singapore: a survey of 2D radiographic techniques and CBCT practices.

Almond Y Q Ng, Clement W M Lai, Clarissa X H Ho, Li Zhen Lim

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Almond Y Q NgFaculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119085, Singapore.
Clement W M LaiFaculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119085, Singapore.
Clarissa X H HoJoy Dental Centre, Singapore 150164, Singapore.
Li Zhen LimFaculty of Dentistry, National University of Singapore, Singapore 119085, Singapore.ORCID 0000-0002-8553-0304

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis survey was conducted to identify dental radiography practices and knowledge gaps among dentists in Singapore with respect to both 2D and 3D imaging.

methodsThis was a cross-sectional survey conducted via an electronic platform from May to June 2023. All Singapore Dental Council-registered dentists were eligible to participate. We gathered data on demographics, intraoral (IO) radiography usage, cone-beam CT (CBCT) training, current CBCT usage, and interpretation.

resultsThree-hundred and five out of 2605 registered dentists completed the online survey (11.7% response rate). Radiograph positioning holders, digital imaging, and round collimation were used by most respondents for IO radiography (85.6%, 88.9%, and 89.2%, respectively). One-hundred and forty-two participants (46.6%) underwent CBCT training, and most lacked training in image acquisition. Dentists expressed interest in CBCT interpretation and the use of viewing software; 219 dentists (71.8%) are CBCT users. Most (74.9%) took 0-5 CBCT scans monthly. Implant planning was the most common indication (24.8%). Among CBCT users, 85.9% report some or all their own scans while 70.7% would engage a reporting service if available.

conclusionsThis survey provides insights in dental imaging that require increased educational efforts in Singapore. For IO radiography, there should be greater emphasis on rectangular collimation. With CBCT, there is potential for training in image acquisition, interpretation, and the use of viewing software. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE: Identifying knowledge and training gaps in dental imaging is critical to ensure the safe use of ionizing radiation on patients.

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Cone-Beam Computed TomographyPractice Patterns, Dentists'Radiography, DentalRadiography, Dental, DigitalAdultCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansImaging, Three-DimensionalMaleMiddle AgedSingaporeSurveys and Questionnairescone-beam CTdental imagingdental radiographyquestionnaire surveyradiation protectionX-ray machines

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PMID40366736
PMCPMC12653774

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