none 10.31254/dentistry.2025.10307 BioMed Research Publishers BioMed Research Publishers 16195 191234180 314763 20260308062943796 10.31254 2026-03-08T06:29:46Z 2026-03-08T06:29:45Z 0 International Journal of Dentistry Research Int J Dentistry Res 25813218 10.31254/dentistry https://www.dentistryscience.com/ 01 17 2026 10 3 Abhilasha Bhalekar Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Terna Dental College, Navi Mumbai- 400706 Maharashtra, India Devendra Patil Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Terna Dental College, Navi Mumbai- 400706 Maharashtra, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2335-2047 Farhin Katge Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Terna Dental College, Navi Mumbai- 400706 Maharashtra, India https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8139-6315 Manohar Poojari Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Terna Dental College, Navi Mumbai- 400706 Maharashtra, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6094-8608 Parin Bhanushal Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Terna Dental College, Navi Mumbai- 400706 Maharashtra, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1102-5353 Background: Panoramic radiography is widely used in pediatric dentistry for comprehensive assessment of dental and maxillofacial structures. However, variability in prescription practices and awareness of radiation safety principles necessitates evaluation of pediatric dentists’ knowledge, attitude, and practices regarding orthopantomogram use in children. Aim: To evaluate the Prevalence of prescribing Orthopantomogram (OPG) in children by Pediatric Dentists. Material and Methods: The study was a survey-based study. A questionnaire was distributed to Pediatric Dentists from State of Maharashtra in a google form format. Responses to the google form were collected, analyzed and results were drawn. Chi square test was done to statistically analyze the data, and the significance level was set at 0.05. Result: OPG is prescribed for 5-10 times a month by pediatric dentists with more than 35 years of age which showed statistically significant difference. Not only age of dentists but the results based on years of experience were also statistically significant. Conclusion: According to this study, there is no adherence to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry guidelines regarding radiographic examination in child and best quality OPG machine should be incorporated in practice along with additional training for Pediatric dentists to get the best diagnostic tool for precise planning and smooth examination method in children. 01 17 2026 110 113 1 10.31254/biomed-crossmark-policy www.biomedresearch.org false 10.31254/dentistry.2025.10307 https://www.dentistryscience.com/IJDR_2025103_07.pdf