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Do You Need Dental X-Rays Every Year? What the 2026 ADA Guidance Says

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Palo Alto Oral Health Editorial Team
Palo Alto Oral Health Editorial Team
Patient education from Palo Alto Oral Health, prepared from authoritative dental and medical sources.
New ADA and AAOMR recommendations emphasize dental X-rays based on individual need, not a fixed annual schedule. Here is what patients should know.

The ADA published updated dental imaging recommendations in January 2026. The guidance emphasizes choosing X-rays based on each patient's clinical needs rather than a fixed annual schedule.

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