Digital radiography is a form of x-ray imaging, where digital sensors are used instead of traditional photographic film. Advantages include time efficiency through bypassing chemical processing and the ability to digitally transfer and enhance images. Also 90% less radiation can be used to produce an image of similar contrast to conventional radiography.

Benefits include:

·        Images displayed within seconds of processing

·        Chairside or centralised remote location

·        As easy to place as conventional film

·        Compact and neat

·        User-friendly and cost effective

·        Full daylight operation

·        No chemicals, film processor or dark room needed

Digital Radiography (DR) or (DX) is essentially filmless X-ray image capture. In place of X-ray film, a digital image capture device is used to record the X-ray image and make it available as a digital file that can be presented for interpretation and saved as part of the patient’s medical record. The advantages of DR over film include immediate image preview and availability, a wider dynamic range which makes it more forgiving for over- and under-exposure as well as the ability to apply special image processing techniques that enhance overall display of the image