Evaluation of the radiation protection knowledge of dentistry students and assistants

Süreyya Nur; Turan Şahmaran; Gözde Serindere

Evaluation of the radiation protection knowledge of dentistry students and assistants

Abstract

Aims: This study aims to assess the level of radiation protection among 4th and 5th-year dentistry students and assistants and to relate this level to the increasing duration of their education. Additionally, it seeks to raise awareness regarding the ionizing radiation used in dental radiography and ensure that this awareness is applied within the framework of radiation safety in their professional careers. Methods: The study included 4th- and 5th-year dentistry students as well as assistant (specialization) students from various departments. Participants were administered a questionnaire consisting of two sections; the first section included sociodemographic information, and the second section contained questions assessing knowledge of radiation protection, with 2 multiple-choice questions and 16 true-false questions. Results: A total of 218 dentistry and specialization students answered the survey questions. When asked about devices that use ionizing radiation, 62.4% of participants identified computed tomography, 57.8% identified cone beam computed tomography, while 50.9% incorrectly identified magnetic resonance, and 18.8% incorrectly identified ultrasonography. Regarding radiation protection knowledge, 93.6% of participants acknowledged that ionizing radiation is harmful to living beings. Conclusion: Based on the evaluation of the responses, assistants generally demonstrated higher levels of radiation knowledge compared to dentistry students; however, this superiority was not consistent across all items, and in some specific questions students showed better performance.

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Ethical Statement

Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the ethics committee for non-interventional clinical research at a university (Date: 17/03/2022, Decision No: 23). Written permission was obtained from the institution where the research was conducted. “Informed Consent” was obtained from the volunteers participating in the study.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Physics

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Süreyya Nur ^*
0000-0002-8504-5309
Türkiye

Turan Şahmaran
0000-0003-3708-6162
Türkiye

Gözde Serindere
0000-0001-7439-3554
Türkiye

Publication Date

May 19, 2026

Submission Date

January 16, 2026

Acceptance Date

May 8, 2026

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Year 2026 Volume: 9 Number: 3

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APA

Nur, S., Şahmaran, T., & Serindere, G. (2026). Evaluation of the radiation protection knowledge of dentistry students and assistants. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine, 9(3), 615-620. https://izlik.org/JA94ZJ48ET

AMA

1.Nur S, Şahmaran T, Serindere G. Evaluation of the radiation protection knowledge of dentistry students and assistants. J Health Sci Med / JHSM. 2026;9(3):615-620. https://izlik.org/JA94ZJ48ET

Chicago

Nur, Süreyya, Turan Şahmaran, and Gözde Serindere. 2026. “Evaluation of the Radiation Protection Knowledge of Dentistry Students and Assistants”. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine 9 (3): 615-20. https://izlik.org/JA94ZJ48ET.

EndNote

Nur S, Şahmaran T, Serindere G (May 1, 2026) Evaluation of the radiation protection knowledge of dentistry students and assistants. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine 9 3 615–620.

IEEE

[1]S. Nur, T. Şahmaran, and G. Serindere, “Evaluation of the radiation protection knowledge of dentistry students and assistants”, J Health Sci Med / JHSM, vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 615–620, May 2026, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA94ZJ48ET

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Nur, Süreyya - Şahmaran, Turan - Serindere, Gözde. “Evaluation of the Radiation Protection Knowledge of Dentistry Students and Assistants”. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine 9/3 (May 1, 2026): 615-620. https://izlik.org/JA94ZJ48ET.

JAMA

1.Nur S, Şahmaran T, Serindere G. Evaluation of the radiation protection knowledge of dentistry students and assistants. J Health Sci Med / JHSM. 2026;9:615–620.

MLA

Nur, Süreyya, et al. “Evaluation of the Radiation Protection Knowledge of Dentistry Students and Assistants”. Journal of Health Sciences and Medicine, vol. 9, no. 3, May 2026, pp. 615-20, https://izlik.org/JA94ZJ48ET.

Vancouver

1.Süreyya Nur, Turan Şahmaran, Gözde Serindere. Evaluation of the radiation protection knowledge of dentistry students and assistants. J Health Sci Med / JHSM [Internet]. 2026 May 1;9(3):615-20. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA94ZJ48ET