Author : Canada. Environmental Health Directorate,Canada. Health Canada
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Radiation
ISBN : MSU:31293017444864
Radiation Protection in Dentistry by Canada. Environmental Health Directorate,Canada. Health Canada Pdf
This code has been prepared to provide specific guidance to the dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant, and other support persons concerned with safety procedures & equipment performance, on the requirements for safe use of radiation emitting equipment. Topics covered include the responsibility of the facility owner & equipment operators, dental facility requirements (design, radiation protection, inspection), specifications for newly acquired & existing dental x-ray equipment, film processing & handling, quality assurance & control, procedures to reduce radiation exposure to personnel, and minimizing radiation exposure to patients. Appendices include tables showing recommended radiation dose limits and specifications for shielding, a glossary, and excerpts from regulations concerning radiation emitting devices.