Dental X-rays are a routine part of regular dental checkups. Getting a few every year or so isn’t a big deal, but is it safe for Dental Assistants to be exposed to X-ray radiation on a regular basis? After all, it’s well known that too much X-ray exposure can cause serious health problems, and a single Dental Assistant may take thousands of X-rays over their career! Fortunately, thanks to state-of-the-art technology, this isn’t something to worry about. Read on as we go over everything you might need to know about dental X-ray radiation exposure as a Dental Assistant.