Dental radiographs must be retained for 7 years after the:

a. date of exposure.
b. patient is deceased.
c. patient ceases to be a patient.
d. completion of treatment.


c. Dental radiographs must be retained for 7 years after the patient ceases to be a patient. However, because of statute of limitation laws, it is recommended that all records (including radiographs) be retained indefinitely.

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