Radiographs (x-ray films and images) and your records are the property of the dental surgery, even if you did pay for it. However, if you have signed a written consent to release these records, a majority of practices would be able to provide you with a copy.
Who owns my dental xrays?
It might sound odd, but technically your dentist's records of your oral health history belong to the dentist, not you.
How much do dental X-rays usually cost?
According to Authority Dental, X-rays for your teeth cost $25-$750. The average cost of a bitewing X-ray is usually $35. The average cost of a periapical X-ray is around the same.
Why do dentists charge for x-rays?
To minimize exposure, X-rays are only to be given when clinically necessary. Their study, published in the Journal of Health Economics, shows that “there are significant increases in X-rays when dentists receive fee-for-service rather than salary payments and when patients are made exempt from payment.”13 Mar 2018
Can dental X-rays be emailed?
Technically, it is NOT a violation to send Protected Health Information (PHI) in an unencrypted email, however, it IS a violation if that email is intercepted and/or read by someone without authorized access. The emails that most dental practices use (Outlook, Gmail, Hotmail, etc.)3 Oct 2013