Abstract
Dental x-rays were first invented in 1896.1 Dr. Otto Walkhoff, a German dentist, who is credited with taking the first dental radiograph, used himself as the subject and required a 25-minute exposure time for that first blurry radiographic image to be seen.
Recommended Citation
(2025)
"Radiation Safety in Dental Offices: Where Do We Stand in 2025?,"
Journal IDA: Vol. 104:
Iss.
3, Article 11.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/journal-ida/vol104/iss3/11