The nation's largest dental association said this past week that it will no longer recommend the use of lead aprons and thyroid collars on patients who are getting dental X-rays. There are two main ...

People do not need to wear lead aprons or thyroid collars when getting X-rays at the dentist. That's according to the American Dental Association. However, state rules may dictate if people have to ...

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 this past week that it will no longer recommend the use ...