[The legislative requirements for radioprotection in dental offices equipped with apparatus for dental radiodiagnosis and orthopantomography].

The paper summarises the new legislation which is expected to be introduced concerning the use of dental radiodiagnostic and orthopantomographic equipment. The above modifications are partly the responsibility of the employer responsible for the dental practice, the qualified expert and, if present, the authorized doctor. A summary is given of the development of Italian regulations which are being brought into line with EEC standards.