§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 dentistry, 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; am L 2018, c 203, §4]
Structure Hawaii Revised Statutes
Title 25. Professions and Occupations
448-1 Dentistry defined; exempted practices.
448-1.5 Lead apron during x-ray; required.
448-2 Practice without license prohibited.
448-3 Practice by unlicensed employee prohibited; penalty.
448-5 Board of dentistry; appointment.
448-6 Powers and duties, meetings.
448-8.5 Continuing education requirements.
448-9 Application for licensure.
448-9.4 American Board of Dental Examiners (ADEX) examination; regional examinations.
448-9.6 Community service license.
448-11 Investigations and hearings.
448-14.5 Prohibition on ownership and interference.
448-15 No corporation to practice dentistry; penalty.
448-16 Duty to furnish names, etc.
448-16.5 Board of dentistry; summary suspension.
448-17 Refusal, revocation, suspension, and administrative penalties.
448-19 Using assumed name or degree prohibited.
448-20 Practicing for advertising purposes, penalty.
448-22 Prosecuting officers, duty.
448-23 Filing of false information; revocation of license.
448-24 Remedies or penalties cumulative.
448-29 Administration of general anesthesia and sedation; requirements.