Chapter 13. Radiographic Protection
Regulation .01 Scope.LinkCopy Citation
These regulations govern all licensed dentists, licensed dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental students, dental hygiene students, and dental assistant students.
Regulation .02 “Protection” Defined.LinkCopy Citation
For purposes of these regulations, “protection” means the lead shielding of 0.25 millimeter lead equivalence or greater.
Regulation .02-1 Incorporation by Reference.LinkCopy Citation
Dental X-Ray Protection, NCRP Report No. 35 (National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements, Issued March 9, 1970), is incorporated by reference.
Regulation .03 Circumstances for Protection.LinkCopy Citation
Protection shall be placed over the patient in accordance with Dental X-Ray Protection, NCRP Report No. 35.
Regulation .04 Exceptions.LinkCopy Citation
Protection is not required if its use would interfere with the diagnostic quality of the resultant radiographs.
Regulation .05 Penalties for Violation.LinkCopy Citation
A violation of these regulations during the exposure of dental radiographs constitutes unprofessional conduct.
Chapter annotations
Authority: Health Occupations Article, §4-506, Annotated Code of Maryland
History: Effective date: January 14, 1985 (12:1 Md. R. 16)
History: Regulation .02-1 adopted effective October 16, 2000 (27:20 Md. R. 1839)
History: Regulation .03 repealed and new Regulation .03 adopted effective October 16, 2000 (27:20 Md. R. 1839)