Dental X-Ray

Dental X-ray Machine Registration

For a new Certificate of Registration, the following forms must be completed to register your dental x-ray equipment. Submit the completed forms along with the appropriate fee.

• BRC Form 226-2 - Application for Users of Radiation Machines in Healing Arts
• BRC Form 226-1 - Business Information Form
• BRC Form 42-3 - Radiation Safety Officer Information
• To determine the fee for your facility refer to Title 25 Texas Administrative Code §289.232, subsection g.
  

Mail the forms and fee to:

Texas Department of State Health Services
Attn: Radiation Safety Licensing Branch, Machine Source Team
1100 West 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756-3189

TRAINING GUIDE FOR X-RAY SERVICE COMPANY (XSC) PERSONNEL
PERFORMING EQUIPMENT PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS (EPE) (PDF file 137KB)

Dental Regulations

You should become familiar with Title 25 Texas Administrative Code §289.232, Radiation Control Regulations for Dental Radiation Machines. This is the only radiation rule that applies to dentists using x-ray machines. This regulation requires you to establish operating and safety procedures for your dental facility. Regulatory Guide 4.4, is a guide to help you develop procedures unique to your facility. You should also post this Notice to Employees.

Mobile Dental Services

Regulatory Guide 4.4 , Item 5, addresses the use of mobile dental x-ray equipment.

Information on Preparing for an Inspection

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Texas Department of State Health Services, Radiation Control Program
1100 West 49th Street - Austin, Texas 78756-3189 - (512) 834-6688 or (512) 834-6770

Last Updated September 6, 2007