What do we do different?​

We use the latest electronic radiation testing equipment.​
for instant results,  so we can give immediate advice

We complete all of the paperwork.
Test report, Certificate and RPA reports sent via email.

Free advice on how to improve image quality.
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Timely reminders so you'll never be out of date with
the required testing and servicing. 

Reports are digitally stored by us if you ever need copies.

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We do all the work. So there's....
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​No postal test packs to expose and then return. 

No confusing and long winded forms to fill out.

No online surveys or questionnaires  to complete.

No membership scheme to join to get the best price.

No searching for lost reports.

We have specialised in digital x ray systems for over 20 years and have the latest testing and calibration equipment.

Radiation Testing Pricing

Intra oral x ray set                              £ 95

Hand Held x ray set.                          £125

Digital OPT/OPG                                £145

Digital OPT with Ceph                       £195

Cone Beam CT                                    £595

All prices exclude VAT @ 20%

Some our major competitors charges...

DBG (Dental Directory)                              Public Health England (formerly HPA)

£158 members /£181 non-members.                 £126 (Test pack you complete)

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£158 members /£181 non-members.                 £126 (Test pack you complete)


​£158 members /£181 non-members.                 £126 (Test pack you complete)


£220  for members                                                 £480


£620 for members                                                  £700

                                            Price Checked Jan 2020. All prices exclude VAT @ 20%

We believe we offer the most competive pricing and best service.
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Radiation Testing

​​When does it need doing?

There is often confusion between radiation testing and servicing.
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We like to equate the Radiation Testing to a vehicle M.O.T.
It is a legal requirement to get your vehicle M.O.T'd
 It is also a legal requirement to ensure your x ray equipment is tested to ensure it is safe, operates correctly and the environment where it is used is suitable.

An M.O.T and vehicle servicing are separate jobs.
Radiation testing and servicing your x ray equipment are also two separate tasks.

      Intra oral, Panoral, Cephalometric x ray sets
         Every 3 years     
​( or ​when your x ray unit is relocated or has had a replacement timer or tubehead. )
 
      3D Cone Beam CT and Hand Held x ray units             
Every year

​​What's included?

Check x ray exposures and all safety features/warning devices
​ i.e. all shielding, collimation and lamps.
Carry out an Environmental Risk Assessment of the area where the x ray equipment then  provided you with a report and a diagram of the room. The diagram would show the controlled area, main beam direction, operator position, isolator location and other requirements. The report would provide recommendations and any actions required.

​The comprehensive testing of 3D Cone Beam CT machines require specialist test equipment.
The testing and evaluation of the results will take at least 4 hours.
Hand held x ray units require the same tests as wall mount x rays with additional leakage/safety tests.

​Regulations and guidance governing x ray testing and servicing.IRR 2017 Legislation
www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1075/contents/made

​IRMER 2017 Regulations
​www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2017/1322/contents/made

Guidedance on Safe Use of CBCT
www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/340159/HPA-CRCE-010_for_website.pdf

Regulatory recommendations and requirements.

• CQC Outcome 11: Safety, availability and suitability of equipment.

The registered person must make suitable arrangements to protect service users and others who may be at risk from the use of unsafe equipment by ensuring that equipment provided for the purposes of the carrying on of a regulated activity is properly maintained and suitable for its purpose; and used correctly

• Regulation 33 of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 states:

“33.—(1) Every employer who has to any extent control of any equipment or apparatus which is used in connection with a medical exposure must, having regard to the extent of its control over the equipment, ensure that such equipment is of such design or construction and is so installed and maintained as to be capable of restricting so far as is reasonably practicable the exposure to ionising radiation of any person who is undergoing a medical exposure to the extent that this is compatible with the intended clinical purpose or research objective. 

• The Health and Safety Executive's Guidance Note PM77 (third edition) entitled "Equipment used in connection with medical exposure" states:

"Equipment used in connection with medical exposure should be under some form of maintenance/service contract, often with the manufacturer or installer. Alternatively, arrangements may be made with in-house engineers and technical staff.”
Although this document PM77 is not strictly legally binding, it could be used by the HSE to pursue a prosecution where failure to follow its guidance has led to an incident or injury involving ionising radiation.

• The Electricity at Work Regulations (EWR)

There is a legal responsibility for employers & employees to comply with these regulations & as practically possible adopt a duty of care to ensure that no danger results from using electrical equipment.