New Radiography Recommendations

A clinical conversation about the updated recommendations to enhance radiography safety in dentistry. Special Guest: Dr. Erika Benavides For more information, show notes and transcripts visit https://www.ada.org/publications/dental-sound-bites ⏱ Timestamps: [00:05:42] A paradigm shift in radiation safety philosophy [00:10:02] Emphasis on patient‑centered, not protocol‑driven, care [00:10:47] Mindfulness in technology use (CBCT as a tool, not a default) [00:14:26] Re‑evaluating long‑standing workflows and clinical habits [00:19:48] Professional responsibility in interpretation and judgment [00:26:43] Navigating cultural, regulatory, and operational change [00:29:54] Reinforcing trust through evidence and communication ___________    Resources This episode is brought to you by Dr. Jen Oral Care. Learn more about Dr. Jen by visiting https://drjennatural.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqbu1wthqaIWUfBAWe0Asj060P2YBPkZZUZlh0Mz3Dmw-jFKKJj Read the full clinical recommendations at https://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(25)00631-2/fulltext Find more ADA resources on X-Rays and Radiographs. https://www.ada.org/resources/ada-library/oral-health-topics/x-rays-radiographs ___________    Stay connected with the ADA on social media for the latest industry news, member perks and conversations shaping dentistry. https://www.facebook.com/AmericanDentalAssociation/ https://www.instagram.com/americandentalassociation/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/americandentalassociation https://www.tiktok.com/@americandentalassoc ___________    “Dental Sound Bites” is an ADA podcast created for dentists, by dentists. Join our hosts, representing different paths in their careers, for real talk on dentistry’s daily wins and sticky situations. Tune in to benefit from the wisdom of your peers and share some laughs along the way. Come for the camaraderie, stay for insightful discussions with leading experts from our industry and beyond.    The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the American Dental Association    ___________    Subscribe to “Dental Sound Bites” on your favorite podcast app Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dental-sound-bites/id1643756351 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5j4cqlu1dgYHBP8pVADbj3?si=9b287cba90a34b8b&nd=1 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-dental-sound-bites-101789148/?cmp=ios_share&sc=ios_social_share&pr=false&autoplay=true You can also listen on the ADA Member App and enjoy exclusive bonus content https://www.ada.org/ada-member-app ___________    Try ADA today! Join us at https://www.ada.org/join-the-ada Renew your ADA membership at https://www.ada.org/join-the-ada/renew-ada-membership