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International Commission on Radiological Protection The International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) works to help prevent cancer and other diseases and effects associated with exposure to ionizing radiation. The ICRP has developed, maintained, and elaborated the International System of Radiological Protection used worldwide as a com- mon basis for radiological standards, legislation, guidelines, programs, and practice. The ICRP has published reports on all aspects of radiological protection. http://www.icrp.org National Council on Radiation Protection and Measure- ments The National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) formulates and widely disseminates information, guidance, and recommendations on radiation protection and measurements that represent the consensus of leading scientific thinking. Its mission includes facilitating and stimulating cooperation among organizations concerned with scientific and related aspects of radiation protection and measurements. The NCRP publishes reports that cover a broad range of topics in radiation protection and measurement. http://www.ncrponline.org National Council on Radiation Protection and Measure- ments: Radiation Protection in Dentistry The NCRP Report No. 145: Radiation Protection in Dentistry is a publication specific to dentistry that provides radiation guidance for dental profes- sionals regarding the use of x-rays in dental practice, including advice on shielding design for dental x-ray facilities. It remains the NCRP’s most up-to-date publication on dental radiation protection. https://ncrponline.org/publications/reports/ ncrp-reports-145/
RESOURCES American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology The American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology (AAOMR) is the professional association committed to ethical, evidence-based, and high-quality oral and maxillofacial diag- nostic services to the referred public. The AAOMR sponsors a scientific journal, publishes a newsletter, and issues guidelines. http://www.aaomr.org American Dental Association The American Dental Associa- tion provides information for dental professionals and patients on radiation exposure and radiation safety requirements, as well as a guide to patient selection for dental radiographs and limiting radiation exposure. http://www.ada.org Health Physics Society The Health Physics Society is a scien- tific organization of professionals who specialize in radiation safety. The society’s mission is to support its members in the practice of their profession and to promote excellence in the science and practice of radiation safety. The society’s website provides a factsheet that could prove helpful in answering patient questions about x-rays. http://hps.org/publicinforma- tion/ate/faqs/dentalpatientissuesqa.html International Commission on Radiation Units and Measure- ments The International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements has established international standards for radiation units and measurements. It works to develop and promulgate internationally accepted recommendations on radiation quantities and units, terminology, measurement procedures, and reference data for the safe and efficient appli- cation of ionizing radiation to medical diagnosis and therapy, radiation science and technology, and radiation protection of individuals and populations. http://icru.org
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