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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Taking dental x-rays can be one of the most challenging parts of a dental assistant’s day, especially when patients are anxious, uncomfortable, or difficult to image. Small technique mistakes, rushed ...