When technique factors, including control panel selections associated with automatic exposure control systems, are held constant the coefficient of variation of exposure for both manual and automatic exposure control systems shall not exceed 0.05. This requirement applies to clinically used techniques.

KEY: dental, X-rays, mammography, beam limitation

Date of Last Change: September 15, 2025

Notice of Continuation: April 6, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 19-3-104; 19-6-107