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you&#8217;ve ever had an X-ray of your teeth at the dentist, you&#8217;ve had a heavy lead apron draped over you to reduce radiation exposure to other body parts. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>But experts, including at\u00a0Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, say that&#8217;s no longer necessary. \u00a0<\/p>\n<aside class=\"newsletter_signup \">\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-newsletter-widget embed--float-none embed--size-large embed--type-iframe\" data-ads=\"{\" wordcount=\"\">\n<\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Older-generation radiology equipment could scatter radiation beyond the teeth and jaw, but modern technology has reduced that risk significantly such that lead aprons don&#8217;t provide any additional benefit. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In fact, the apron can get in the way which may require a patient to undergo additional X-rays to get a good view. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>However, individual states will have to update their policies before we see these aprons go the way of the dinosaurs.<\/p>\n<p>    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