Dental Guidelines Call For More Judicious Use Of X-Rays By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Jan. 20, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Everyone who’s had regular dental care knows the heavy lead apron ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The next time you visit the dentist, you may not have to put on that heavy, uncomfortable lead apron before having X-rays taken. The use of lead abdominal aprons, or thyroid collars, ...

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 ...

The heavy lead apron dentists drape over you during dental X-rays may soon be a thing of the past. On Thursday, the American Dental Association (ADA) announced that its member dentists can dispense ...

The use of lead abdominal aprons or thyroid collars on patients when conducting dental X-rays is no longer recommended, according to an expert panel established by the American Dental Association (ADA ...

Dental X-rays are more than just a routine part of your dental visit—they’re an essential tool for maintaining your oral health. These images allow your dentist to see what’s happening beneath the ...

Sometimes at the end of a dental appointment, the dentist shows you a X-ray, points to an unremarkable spot on it and explains why it means you need a particular procedure. And many of us just nod ...

Everyone who's had regular dental care knows the heavy lead apron that's draped across your body before taking X-rays of your teeth.