The Road To Radiation Protection: A Rocky Path
Published: December 1, 2014 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2014/.5223
Pooja Khare, Preeti Nair, Amit Khare, Vandana Singh, Rhiti Chatterjee
1. Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, People’s College of Dental Sciences & RC, Bhanpur, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
2. Professor, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, People’s College of Dental Sciences & RC, Bhanpur, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
3. Reader, Department of Prosthodontics, People’s College of Dental Sciences & RC, Bhanpur, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
4. Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, People’s College of Dental Sciences & RC, Bhanpur, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
5. Post Graduate Student, Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, People’s College of Dental Sciences & RC, Bhanpur, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Correspondence
Dr. Pooja Khare,
HIG B9. People’s College of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bhanpur, Bhopal-462037, Madhya Pradesh, India.
Phone: 9425869708, E-mail: drpoojakhare@in.com
Radiation has intrigued us with its magnificent properties of imaging and healing. But this discovery, like many others, came with a heavy price. The pioneers of this form of energy themselves often succumbed to its devastating effects and hence, paved a way for future generations to be wary of it, while continuing to use it. This paper attempts to salute those masters who have helped make the radiation world a safer place to live and work in.
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