Level A Tests

The Dent RPA system offers the user the ability to easily schedule, log, analyse and monitor all the in-house quality assurance tests required by current legislation and guidance. The following tests can be recorded by you and instantly stored on the Dent RPA system.

IMAGE QUALITY

  • 6 monthly Image Quality Test (Film)
  • 6 Monthly image Quality test (Digital)
  • Reject Analysis

PROCESSOR TESTS

  • Step Wedge (Weekly)
  • Darkroom integrity test (6 Monthly)
  • Chemical Change register (ad hoc)

DIGITAL

  • Condition of Detectors (Monthly)
  • Detector Cable Checks (Monthly)

IMAGE DISPLAY DEVICES

  • Monitors
  • SMPTE tests (3 monthly)

LEAD PROTECTION

  • Lead Protection Register

Level B Tests

Our highly-trained technicians will visit your practice to carry the following comprehensive safety and performance tests every three years to ensure that your X-ray equipment meets current standards. The results of all tests conducted at your practice will be instantly recorded on the Dent RPA system.

INTRA-ORAL

  • kV accuracy
  • Exposure time
  • Radiation output
  • Beam filtration
  • Beam size/collimation
  • Dose at cone tip
  • Diagnostic reference level
  • Focal spot size
  • Tube housing leakage
  • Mechanical safety
  • Operator dose estimate
  • Environmental Radiation Safety

PANORAMIC

  • kV accuracy
  • Beam filtration
  • Beam Alignment
  • Dose-area product
  • Diagnostic reference level
  • Tube housing leakage
  • Rotation time
  • Operator dose estimate
  • Environmental Radiation Safety

ADDITIONAL TESTS FOR CEPHALOSTAT

  • Exposure time
  • Radiation output
  • Dose-area product
  • X-ray to detector alignment

CONE BEAM CT

  • As per current guidance from professional bodies