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X-Ray Safety

Golding House conforms to the requirements of the Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2000. Justification, Optimisation and Limitation in relation to dental radiography and radiation protection.

X-rays in pregnancy
Current research, supported by the Department of Health , shows that dental x-rays are safe to be taken on pregnant women. However, it is our practice policy to avoid taking x-rays if you are pregnant and wait until after the baby is born.

Lead Aprons
In line with current research and guidance from the Department of Health we no longer provide a lead apron when taking dental x-rays. This is because research has clearly shown that there is no reduction in x-rays received by the patient when using a lead apron.

Source material
Department of Health
“Guidance notes for dental practitioners on the safe use of x-ray equipment”
June 2001

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