TY - JOUR
T1 - The importance of the ANSI ADA Standard for digital intraoral radiographic systems—a pragmatic approach to quality assurance
AU - Mah, Peter
AU - Buchanan, Allison
AU - Reeves, Teresa E.
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
© 2022 Elsevier Inc.
PY - 2023/1
Y1 - 2023/1
N2 - The need for quality assurance (QA) for digital dental radiography has existed since the introduction of digital imaging; however, the methods and phantoms required to achieve it were not available. This resulted in a chaotic approach to address QA based largely upon subjective analysis of image quality. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/American Dental Association (ADA) Quality Assurance Standard 1094 for Digital Intraoral Radiographic Systems (DIRS) presents a paradigm shift to a scientific and objective method of QA rather than one based on subjective assessments. This standard takes into account the contributions of all components of the digital imaging chain that affect final image quality rather than assessing the various components in isolation. The optimal image is determined for each DIRS through objective analysis of the image quality properties of dynamic range, spatial resolution, and contrast perceptibility. Image optimization, a critical component of a quality assurance program, is the proper balance between diagnostic image quality and radiation dose to the patient. This publication counters disseminated myths and misconceptions with scientific evidence and will help dental practitioners appreciate and understand the benefits of the new ANSI/ADA Standard on QA for DIRS.
AB - The need for quality assurance (QA) for digital dental radiography has existed since the introduction of digital imaging; however, the methods and phantoms required to achieve it were not available. This resulted in a chaotic approach to address QA based largely upon subjective analysis of image quality. The American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/American Dental Association (ADA) Quality Assurance Standard 1094 for Digital Intraoral Radiographic Systems (DIRS) presents a paradigm shift to a scientific and objective method of QA rather than one based on subjective assessments. This standard takes into account the contributions of all components of the digital imaging chain that affect final image quality rather than assessing the various components in isolation. The optimal image is determined for each DIRS through objective analysis of the image quality properties of dynamic range, spatial resolution, and contrast perceptibility. Image optimization, a critical component of a quality assurance program, is the proper balance between diagnostic image quality and radiation dose to the patient. This publication counters disseminated myths and misconceptions with scientific evidence and will help dental practitioners appreciate and understand the benefits of the new ANSI/ADA Standard on QA for DIRS.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.oooo.2022.07.011
DO - 10.1016/j.oooo.2022.07.011
M3 - Article
C2 - 36117096
AN - SCOPUS:85138201234
SN - 2212-4403
VL - 135
SP - 117
EP - 128
JO - Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology
JF - Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology
IS - 1
ER -