§448-1.5 - Lead apron during x-ray; required. - Hawaii Statutes

     [§448-1.5]  Lead apron during x-ray; required.  (a)  A dentist shall cover a patient's torso from the neck to the pelvis including the genital area with a lead apron while conducting an x-ray procedure on the patient.

     (b)  The board of dental examiners, by rule adopted pursuant to chapter 91, shall establish minimum specifications for the lead apron; provided that the lead apron shall protect the patient's body from unnecessary exposure to x-rays yet not unduly discomfort the patient.

     (c)  Any violation of this section shall be considered an improper conduct in the practice of dentistry for the purpose of section 448-17. [L 1982, c 75, §1]