DOI:

10.37988/1811-153X_2026_1_205

Radiation safety during X-ray dental examinations of pregnant women

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Authors

  • M.A. Chibisova 1, 2, Doctor of Science in Medicine, professor of the Clinical dentistry Department; chairman of the “Radiation diagnostics in dentistry” section
    ORCID: 0000-0003-0450-572X
  • M.Ya. Gourdji 2, 3, board member of the “Radiation diagnostics in dentistry” section; chief physician, radiologist
    ORCID: 0009-0006-7208-695X
  • A.V. Vodovatov 4, 5, PhD in Biology, head of the Radiation Hygiene in Medical Organizations Lab; associate professor of the General hygiene Department
    ORCID: 0000-0002-5191-7535
  • 1 Mechnikov North-West State Medical University, 191015, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
  • 2 Russian Dentistry Association, 105005, Moscow, Russia
  • 3 Cone-Beam Computer Tomography Diagnostic Centers “3D Diagnostics”, 603000, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
  • 4 Saint-Petersburg Research Institute of Radiation Hygiene, 197101, Saint-Petersburg, Russia
  • 5 Saint-Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, 194100, Saint-Petersburg, Russia

Abstract

This article provides an overview of current approaches to regulatory frameworks for radiation safety during x-ray dental examinations of pregnant women. The article informs practicing dentists about modern requirements for radiation safety of dental X-ray examinations for pregnant women, according with SanPiN 2.6.4115-25 “Sanitary and epidemiological requirements of population radiation safety when ionizing radiation sources is used.”

Key words:

regulation, dental care, x-ray diagnostics in dentistry, radiation safety, pregnancy

For Citation

[1]
Chibisova M.A., Gourdji M.Ya., Vodovatov A.V. Radiation safety during X-ray dental examinations of pregnant women. Clinical Dentistry (Russia).  2026; 29 (1): 205—208. DOI: 10.37988/1811-153X_2026_1_205

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Received

October 12, 2025

Accepted

February 9, 2026

Published on

March 31, 2026