Calculate the cumulative effective dose (CUMEfd)of a 30-year-old dental radiologist.
A)200 mSv
B)250 mSv
C)300 mSv
D)325 mSv

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According to the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP), the annual effective dose limit for occupational exposure to ionizing radiation is 20 mSv. Assuming the dental radiologist has been working for 10 years, their cumulative effective dose would be 200 mSv (10 years x 20 mSv/year). However, the question states that they are 30 years old, so we can assume they have been working for more than 10 years. Therefore, the cumulative effective dose would be higher. Option C (300 mSv) is the closest option to the calculated value, indicating that the radiologist's cumulative effective dose is likely above the annual effective dose limit of 20 mSv.

Calculate the Cumulative Effective Dose (CUMEfd)of a 30-Year-Old Dental Radiologist