Receptionist took X-Rays of my mouth without doctor watching

[sylvalant]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New York

I went to the dentist last week for some mouth X-Rays. The receptionist was the one who took the X-Rays while the dentist was in another room. The part of the machine that shoots out radiation was about a centimeter away from my mouth, way too close compared to past X-Rays of the mouth. As a result, my tongue felt numb ever since. I'm from New York City. Is it legal for the receptionist to take mouth X-rays without the dentist watching?

 

[You Are Guilty]

While NYS does require xray techs to be licensed (http://www.op.nysed.gov/opsearches.htm), I'm going to go out on a very short limb and say you might want to discuss this with a mental health provider and not a lawyer.

 

[ecmst12]

The x-ray machine is supposed to be right up against your face.

And the receptionist is likely also a dental assistant and so allowed to take the x-rays.