African Journal of
Oral Health Sciences

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SCHOOL OF DENTAL SCIENCES, UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI, KENYA
  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Oral Health Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1608-7232
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJOHS
  • Start Year: 2016
  • Published Articles: 8

Full Length Research Paper

Awareness on dental radiographic examination and associated health risks among patients visiting a dental clinic in Tanzania

Flaviana J. Nyatu
  • Flaviana J. Nyatu
  • Department of Orthodontics, Paedodontics and Community Dentistry, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania.
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Karpal S. Sohal
  • Karpal S. Sohal
  • Department of Orthodontics, Paedodontics and Community Dentistry, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania.
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Elison N. Simon
  • Elison N. Simon
  • Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dentisty, Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences, Tanzania.
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  •  Received: 20 April 2020
  •  Accepted: 15 January 2021
  •  Published: 31 May 2021

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