Thanks to faster film speeds, digital X-Rays combined with the protective aprons and thyroid collars used to shield the body from exposure makes modern-day dental X-Rays far superior to those of even a decade ago.
There are many organizations that help manage the safety around X-Ray machines: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Indiana State Law, and the American Dental Association (ADA) to name a few. Dental practices in Indiana must abide by the local state laws.
Dental practices should have an inspection card visible with expiration date on the X-Ray unit to ensure proper safety protocols of that X-Ray machine have been taken. This helps maintain a safe environment for both employees and patients.