Overview of dental radiation technologists in Taiwan

A survey of the dental radiology course designed for dentist continuing education in Taiwan

“…After the 1920s, Taiwan's dentists in hospitals or dental clinics might already use dental X-ray equipment for their practice. 6 , 7 , 8 The article “the dental X-ray photography technology” was published in the Journal of the Taiwan Radiology Association by the Radiology Department of Taiwan Government Tainan Hospital in 1932. 10 To the best of our knowledge, this may be the earliest academic publication on dental X-ray photography technology in Taiwan.…”

“…Therefore, the dental radiology in Taiwan also has a history of at least 100 years and is almost synchronized with the world. 6 , 7 , 8 Dental radiology has a long history of development, and this subject is also one of the important clinical and basic courses in the dental schools. It is very important for dental teaching, clinical diagnosis, and research.…”

The development of operating license for the medical radiation technologists and their dental radiation work in Taiwan

“… 4 However, the MRTs are mostly engaged in diagnostic radiology, and are rarely engaged in dental radiology. 4 , 5 In addition, there are still few related training or courses of dental radiology in our medical radiology education system. 6 , 7 We consider that it is important to introduce innovative courses related to dental radiology for radiological technology students.…”