Safe practices, healthy families.

We all need to be on the same page when it comes to X-ray Radiation Protection in British Columbia.

CONSISTENT STANDARDS ARE IMPORTANT.

Dental

New practice or upgrading X-ray equipment? Understand your responsibilities to radiation protection for your patients and staff.

Veterinarian

X-ray is an essential tool for stationary and mobile vet clinics. Ensure staff and animals are protected while you work.

Chiropractic

New regulations have changed how chiropractors use X-ray to diagnose patients. Make sure you're in-the-know and compliant.

Inspection

Known when and how often you are required to certify your X-ray equipment and review quality assurance for accreditation.

British Columbia Dental Practices

Dentists  ● Hygienists  ● Training Facilities

What you need to know:

Starting June 1, 2025 BC dental offices will not longer be inspected by the BC Dental Association Radiation Protection Program and will now be responsible for compliance procedures and inspections independently.
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Mandatory inspection and certification every 3-5 years  is still required.

X-Ray Equipment

Existing requirements for X-ray safety and important information for new intra-oral, handheld, panoramic, cephalometric or cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).

Practice Personnel

Health Canada's new Safety Code for dentistry recommends staff lead radiation protection initiatives in-house. Are you ready to meet the needs of your team?

Facility Design

New shielding guidelines for existing and planned facility floor plans and CBCT rooms. Learn the requirements  for effective shielding of staff, patients and the public.

Quality Assurance

Digital imaging quality assurance standards have now been developed by Health Canada. Learn how to effectively implement them in your practice to ensure compliance.