Prescription of Dental Radiographs

[Paul F. Van Der Stelt]

In The Netherlands, Oral Hygienists are allowed to take radiographs
(periapical and bitewing), but only dentists can prescribe radiographs for
the reasons Colin described.

Paul van der Stelt
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On Tuesday, November 25, 1997 at 8:31:51 pm CET,
Colin Price <price at UNIXG.UBC.CA> wrote:
>There is a little controversy going on here in BC, Canada, concerning
>whether dental hygienists should prescribe radiographs.  It is the
>position
>of the recently established BC College of Dental Hygienists that the
>training and experience of hygienists is sufficient to enable them to do
>this.  Some of us believe that it is the responsibility of whomever
>prescribes radiographs (or any other form of investigation) to undertake
>the direction of the consequent patient care.  Only a dental course would
>provide the background knowledge for this prescription.
>
>I am seeking information about the extent to which hygienists in other
>parts of the world are allowed to prescribe radiographs.
>
>                Colin.
>

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