Consultation on proposed revisions: Radiation Protection in Dentistry – Recommended safety procedures for the use of dental X-ray equipment (Safety Code 30)

From Health Canada

We are proposing revisions to Safety Code 30, Radiation Protection in Dentistry to reflect:

• new dental x-ray technologies
• modern radiation protection practices
• recent changes to Canadian regulatory requirements applicable to dental x-ray equipment

Join in: how to participate

Send us an email 
Send an email to hc.ccrpb-pcrpcc.sc@canada.ca to express your interest in participating in the consultation. We will then give you a copy of the consultation document and instruction on how to send your comments.

Who is the focus of this consultation

We will engage with:

• Service providers
• Dental professionals
• Radiation protection specialists
• Other individuals or organizations who deal with safety procedures, equipment performance and radiation protection

Key questions for discussion

We are seeking your ideas and gathering comments on all revisions and updates to the Safety Code including:

• Technical information
• How easy it is for you to use this document

Related information

The current version of Safety Code 30, published in 1999.

Contact us

Consumer and Clinical Radiation Protection Bureau
Health Canada
775 Brookfield Road
A.L. 6302C
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 1C1
Email: hc.ccrpb-pcrpcc.sc@canada.ca