Those heavy lead aprons may be on their way out at the dentist office, depending on where you live. The nation's largest dental association said Thursday it will no longer recommend the use of lead ...

New Hampshire Rep. Mike Drago introduced a bill earlier this month that would help protect dentists if they treat patients ...

BOSTON - The protective aprons used during dental X-rays may be doing more harm than good. If you've ever had an X-ray of your teeth at the dentist, you've had a heavy lead apron draped over you to ...

When patients hear the word “x-ray,” concern often follows. Questions about radiation exposure are understandable. Yet in ...

Dentistry has witnessed a remarkable transformation over the years, fundamentally shaped by the advent and evolution of X-ray technology. This breakthrough in medical imaging has not only unveiled the ...

Fearing they may become the subject of malpractice litigation or licensing violations, some Oregon dentists are reportedly refusing to treat patients who refuse to be x-rayed before routine cleaning ...