Dental Xray Safety & Regulation

Dental CBCT Monthly QA testing with manufacturers test object

What is monthly CBCT quality assurance testing?

What is monthly QA testing? do I require a manufactures test object and how does it help my practices compliance? In the UK, dentists must follow the guidance set forth by the General Dental Council (GDC), which is the regulatory body for dental professionals in the UK. According to the GDC's guidance on cone beam CT scanners, dentists are required to carry out a critical evaluation before using a cone beam CT scanner in their practice. The purpose of the critical evaluation is to ensure that the scanner is being used appropriately and that the radiation doses being administered to...

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