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484 Lead Aprons: Regulation vs Recommendation with Sue Scherer

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The ADA put out a position paper in February 2024 regarding recommendations for use of lead aprons (and similar barriers) during dental xray exposure. The result has been some confusion on what type of enforcement the ADA has for the practitioner and if a recommendation carries the same weight as regulation. Join us as Sue Scherer sets things straight!

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The effects of device position on the operator's radiation dose when using a handheld portable X-ray device: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26764582/ The ADA Press Release on Radiation Safety https://www.ada.org/about/press-releases/ada-releases-updated-recommendations-to-enhance-radiography-safety-in-dentistry Sue Scherer BS, RDH [email protected]
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Content provided by Andrew Johnston and RDH - One of the Two Dental Hygienists. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Andrew Johnston and RDH - One of the Two Dental Hygienists or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

The ADA put out a position paper in February 2024 regarding recommendations for use of lead aprons (and similar barriers) during dental xray exposure. The result has been some confusion on what type of enforcement the ADA has for the practitioner and if a recommendation carries the same weight as regulation. Join us as Sue Scherer sets things straight!

Resources:

The effects of device position on the operator's radiation dose when using a handheld portable X-ray device: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26764582/ The ADA Press Release on Radiation Safety https://www.ada.org/about/press-releases/ada-releases-updated-recommendations-to-enhance-radiography-safety-in-dentistry Sue Scherer BS, RDH [email protected]
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