If you’ve ever had oral X-rays taken at the dentist, chances are you’re familiar with the heavy, grey apron the hygienist briefly lays over your midsection. The lead apron has long been used to ...

Everyone who's had regular dental care knows the heavy lead apron that's draped across your body before taking X-rays of your teeth.

Dental X-rays are more than just a routine part of your dental visit—they’re an essential tool for maintaining your oral health. These images allow your dentist to see what’s happening beneath the ...

Some dentists are pushing back against the overuse of X-rays, a practice that can expose patients to unnecessary radiation and cost them extra cash. Reading time 3 minutes If you’ve ever sat in a ...

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pearl, the global leader in AI-powered dental diagnostics and practice performance solutions, today announced the launch of Imagecheck, the industry’s first real-time, AI ...

The MarketWatch News Department was not involved in the creation of this content. Clearance extends Pearl's FDA-validated radiologic AI platform to enable real-time detection of key dental pathologies ...

Dental Guidelines Call For More Judicious Use Of X-Rays By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Jan. 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Everyone who’s had regular dental care knows the heavy lead apron ...