Lead Aprons and Thyroid Collars Are
NO LONGER NEEDED
During Dental X-Rays

(including Panoramic, Cephalometric, and Cone Beam-CT )

This change is based on the recommendations of:

Related Publications:

Related Paper

Patient shielding during dentomaxillofacial
radiography

JADA

Related Paper

Optimizing radiation safety in dentistry

More information and resources

AAOMR
Brochures and flyers

State of Michigan : Radiation Safety

AAOM

NCRP

Report No. 177 – Radiation Protection in Dentistry and Oral & Maxillofacial Imaging (2019)

JADA

If you have any questions, please contact
Dr. Fabiana Soki ([email protected]) or
Dr. Erika Benavides ([email protected])

Downlod the flyer here