# COMAR Title 10 — Maryland Department of Health

## Subtitle 44 — Board of Dental Examiners

### Chapter 13 — Radiographic Protection

**Authority:** Health Occupations Article, §4-506, Annotated Code of Maryland

**Administrative History:** Effective date: January 14, 1985 (12:1 Md. R. 16)

**Administrative History:** Regulation .02-1 adopted effective October 16, 2000 (27:20 Md. R. 1839)

**Administrative History:** Regulation .03 repealed and new Regulation .03 adopted effective October 16, 2000 (27:20 Md. R. 1839)

#### Regulation .01 Scope.

*COMAR 10.44.13.01*

These regulations govern all licensed dentists, licensed dental hygienists, dental assistants, dental students, dental hygiene students, and dental assistant students.

#### Regulation .02 “Protection” Defined.

*COMAR 10.44.13.02*

For purposes of these regulations, “protection” means the lead shielding of 0.25 millimeter lead equivalence or greater.

#### Regulation .02-1 Incorporation by Reference.

*COMAR 10.44.13.02-1*

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.

*COMAR 10.44.13.03*

Protection shall be placed over the patient in accordance with Dental X-Ray Protection, NCRP Report No. 35.

#### Regulation .04 Exceptions.

*COMAR 10.44.13.04*

Protection is not required if its use would interfere with the diagnostic quality of the resultant radiographs.

#### Regulation .05 Penalties for Violation.

*COMAR 10.44.13.05*

A violation of these regulations during the exposure of dental radiographs constitutes unprofessional conduct.