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Routine dental X-rays are not backed by evidence

(arstechnica.com)
352 points keithly | 2 comments | 14 Oct 24 21:37 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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pandatigox ◴[15 Oct 24 05:59 UTC] No.41845382[source]▶
Current final year dental student pitching in here. While dentists of the past may push for unnecessary annual radiographs, the curriculum in dental school has changed to favour evidence-based dentistry. Annual bitewings are only indicated if you're a high caries risk, and, as the article mentions, 2-3 years if you're low caries risk. So your younger/newer dentist will be following much better protocols (and hopefully not scamming you)!
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sevensor ◴[15 Oct 24 12:43 UTC] No.41847971[source]▶
Any thoughts on the cancer screen they’re always trying to upsell?
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1. DowagerDave ◴[15 Oct 24 17:50 UTC] No.41851099[source]▶
this is an upsell? My dentist pokes around a bit and checks for lumps in my tongue (like I wouldn't notice that?) but that's about it. Is there something more I missing? Going to the dentist tomorrow and would love to ask for optional high-margin upsells! /s
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2. sevensor ◴[15 Oct 24 19:43 UTC] No.41852362[source]▶
My dentist wants an extra $30. Not sure what that entails.