Critical Examination & Acceptance Testing

Critical examinations and acceptance testing are essential for ensuring the safety and performance of dental X-ray equipment. Here are the key points regarding these tests:

According to the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017 (IRMER17), an employer must undertake adequate—

(a) testing of any equipment before it is first used for a medical radiological purpose;
(b) performance testing at regular intervals;
(c) performance testing following a maintenance procedure which is capable of affecting the equipment’s performance.

More information can be found here: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1322/contents/made

SPS Dental’s qualified engineers can carry out radiological testing (also known as 3-yearly quality assurance inspections,) and annual electro-mechanical inspections on most types of dental x-ray unit including handheld, intra-oral and panoramic. We work closely with a local independent radiation protection adviser in order to provide you with rapid results and certification. Upon completion we provide a copy of the inspection report for your records.

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