Differentiate deterministic and stochastic radiation effects and identify which is the primary concern in dental imaging.

• A. Deterministic effects have a threshold and increase with dose; stochastic effects are probabilistic without a defined threshold; dental imaging focuses on reducing stochastic risk and preventing deterministic effects via shielding.
• B. Stochastic effects have a threshold; deterministic effects are probabilistic; dental imaging focuses on deterministic effects
• C. Only deterministic effects are relevant in dental imaging
• D. There are no relevant differences in dental imaging

Answer: (A)