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Academy of General Dentistry
Experts report that dental x-rays effectively identify stroke risk factors
August 10th, 2005
General dentists from across the United States recently learned that dental x-rays, known as panoramic radiographs, used for oral health examinations, are effective in detecting some cases of clinically significant carotid artery stenosis, or blockages in the carotid artery, which can potentially lead to stroke. The findings were presented by Laurie Carter, DDS, PhD, professor and director of oral and maxillofacial radiology and director of graduate studies at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry at the Academy of General Dentistry's 53rd annual meeting in Washington, D.C. Periapical or bitewing radiographs are commonly used by...
Source: Biotech Week (2005-08-10)
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