Dental and diagnostic imaging facilities use radiation-generating equipment every day, making practical radiation safety controls essential. Requirements vary according to the equipment and activity, so facilities should use current regulatory guidance and licence conditions as the controlling reference.
Key areas to manage
- Facility and equipment licensing
- Room shielding and layout
- Warning signs and access control
- Radiation surveys
- Equipment QC and performance testing
- Staff radiation safety training
- Dosimetry where applicable
- Maintenance and calibration records
- Radiation protection programme
Dental facilities
Intraoral X-ray, panoramic and CBCT systems each have different technical characteristics. The facility should assess the equipment type, workload, room arrangement and surrounding occupancy when planning radiation protection.
Diagnostic imaging facilities
General radiography, CT, fluoroscopy and mobile systems require equipment-specific testing and radiation protection controls.
Medcare Hub support
Medcare Hub supports dental clinics, diagnostic centres and hospitals with FANR licensing assistance, shielding evaluations, QC testing, radiation safety assessments, RPP development and training.