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  This product is meant for Panoramic X-ray machines!  Tired of looking for the stapler you used last time you did a QA check of your Pano? We now have a solution for your pano QA/QC program. The large Step Wedge is specially designed for the pano QA/QC program. While staplers are still allowed, we find that people misplace the stapler or don't realize they need to use the same exact stapler every single time they perform Quality Assurance tests on their pano machines. Step Wedges are used in Radiology Quality Control Programs to test x-ray machine sensors and phosphor storage plates. Having a Radiology Quality Assurance Program is an important part of radiology compliance. Texas Dentists:  In June 2019 Texas x-ray rule 25 TAC §289.232(j)(14) was updated. It now specifies that users of digital imaging acquisition systems shall follow quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) protocol for digital imaging established by the manufacturer. If a protocol cannot be established by the manufacturer, it shall be developed and implemented by the registrant (dental office).  CLICK HERE FOR MORE TEXAS Specific RADIOLOGY REQUIREMENTS  Once a quarter or any time that you suspect that there may be a problem with your X-ray system, create an image to compare to your reference image. Step wedge images look like a grayscale image with gradual changes from white/light to black/dark. If you notice a change in density (color) of "2 steps", you are alerted that there is a problem and corrective actions should be taken before your radiographs deteriorate in diagnostic quality. Instructional Video: Step Wedge QA/QC Test  https://vimeo.com/470172962 Instructional Video: Step Wedge Video CBCT https://vimeo.com/778734948   To learn more about managing a compliant radiation safety program, check out our Radiation and Laser/Radiation Safety Manuals! www.DentalCompliance.com  or contacts us @ 817-755-0035 Please allow 3-5 business days for items to be shipped.  Our Step Wedge products are composed of 99.925% aluminum. Note: Please be advised that DCS does not currently offer international shipping services.

Step Wedges are used in Radiology Quality Control Programs to test x-ray machine sensors and phosphor storage plates. Having a Radiology Quality Assurance Program is an important part of radiology compliance. Texas Dentists:  In June 2019 Texas x-ray rule 25 TAC §289.232(j)(14) was updated. It now specifies that users of digital imaging acquisition systems shall follow quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) protocol for digital imaging established by the manufacturer. If a protocol cannot be established by the manufacturer, it shall be developed and implemented by the registrant (dental office).  CLICK HERE FOR MORE TEXAS Specific RADIOLOGY REQUIREMENTS  How to Perform a Step Wedge Test: The following steps outline the procedure: Place the step wedge with the steps facing up over a sensor and position the x-ray field over the step wedge. Take an exposure. Record the Date, Sensor Serial #, X-ray machine used, kVp, mA, Exposure time, and Source-to-Image Distance. This information will be necessary to conduct this test in the future. Save this image as the reference image for that X-ray sensor as proof of testing. Remember, you are testing the sensor, not the X-ray machine!  Once a quarter or any time that you suspect that there may be a problem with your X-ray system, create another image in the same manner as described above. Compare this image to the reference image. Step wedge images look like a grayscale image with gradual changes from white/light to black/dark. If you notice a change in density (color) of "2 steps", you are alerted that there is a problem and corrective actions should be taken before your radiographs deteriorate in diagnostic quality. Instructional Video: Step Wedge QA/QC Test  https://vimeo.com/470172962  To learn more about managing a compliant radiation safety program, check out our Radiation and Laser/Radiation Safety Manuals! www.DentalCompliance.com   817-755-0035 ***This Product is NOT for use with panoramic machines. Check out our Pano Step Wedge product!****   Please allow 3-5 business days for items to be shipped. Our Step Wedge products are composed of 99.925% aluminum. Note: Please be advised that DCS does not currently offer international shipping services.

Small Step Wedge Product Details: Step Wedges are used in Radiology Quality Control Programs to test X-ray machine sensors and phosphor storage plates. Having a Radiology Quality Assurance Program is an important part of radiology compliance. Texas Dentists:  In June 2019 Texas x-ray rule 25 TAC §289.232(j)(14) was updated. It now specifies that users of digital imaging acquisition systems shall follow quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) protocol for digital imaging established by the manufacturer. If a protocol cannot be established by the manufacturer, it shall be developed and implemented by the registrant (dental office).  CLICK HERE FOR MORE TEXAS Specific RADIOLOGY REQUIREMENTS  How to Perform a Step Wedge Test: The following steps outline the procedure: Place the step wedge with the steps facing up over a sensor and position the X-ray field over the step wedge. Take an exposure. Record the Date, Sensor Serial #, X-ray machine used, kVp, mA, Exposure time, and Source-to-Image Distance. This information will be necessary to conduct this test in the future. Save this image as the reference image for that X-ray sensor as proof of testing. Remember, you are testing the sensor, not the X-ray machine!      Once a quarter or any time that you suspect that there may be a problem with your X-ray system, create another image in the same manner as described above. Compare this image to the reference image.      Step wedge images look like a grayscale image with gradual changes from white/light to black/dark. If you notice a change in density (color) of "2 steps", you are alerted that there is a problem and corrective actions should be taken before your radiographs deteriorate in diagnostic quality. Instructional Video: Step Wedge QA/QC Test  https://vimeo.com/470172962 NOTE: The actual step wedge you receive may not match the picture of the product and/or may have a different number of steps on it. Neither of these affect the testing process.  Large Step Wedge Product Details: This product is meant for Panoramic x-ray machines!  Tired of looking for the stapler you used last time you did a QA check of your Pano? We now have a solution for your pano QA/QC program. The large Step Wedge is specially designed for the pano QA/QC program. While staplers are still allowed, we find that people misplace the stapler or don't realize they need to use the same exact stapler every single time they perform Quality Assurance tests on their pano machines. Step Wedges are used in Radiology Quality Control Programs to test x-ray machine sensors and phosphor storage plates. Having a Radiology Quality Assurance Program is an important part of radiology compliance. Texas Dentists:  In June 2019 Texas x-ray rule 25 TAC §289.232(j)(14) was updated. It now specifies that users of digital imaging acquisition systems shall follow quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) protocol for digital imaging established by the manufacturer. If a protocol cannot be established by the manufacturer, it shall be developed and implemented by the registrant (dental office).  CLICK HERE FOR MORE TEXAS Specific RADIOLOGY REQUIREMENTS  Once a quarter or any time that you suspect that there may be a problem with your X-ray system, create an image to compare to your reference image. Step wedge images look like a grayscale image with gradual changes from white/light to black/dark. If you notice a change in density (color) of "2 steps", you are alerted that there is a problem and corrective actions should be taken before your radiographs deteriorate in diagnostic quality. Instructional Video: Step Wedge Video CBCT https://vimeo.com/778734948   To learn more about managing a compliant radiation safety program, check out our Radiation and Laser/Radiation Safety Manuals! www.DentalCompliance.com  Contact us @ 817-755-0035 Please allow 3-5 business days for items to be shipped. Our Step Wedge products are composed of 99.925% aluminum. Note: Please be advised that DCS does not currently offer international shipping services.

Course Description: Texas has some of the most stringent (and enforced) radiation safety requirements in the country. This course will prepare dental offices for their next unannounced inspection from the Texas Department of State Health Services – Radiation Control Bureau. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This course will provide participants with pounds of prevention; there is no reason to ever get an x-ray violation. This course will support you to that end.  Course Objectives: Participants will review safety considerations while working with x-ray equipment Participants will review safety considerations while working with laser equipment Participants will develop an understanding of state inspection processes Participants will be able to identify and articulate two types of periodic x-ray equipment checks. Bundle Includes:  Texas Radiation and Safety and Compliance Training Dental Radiology Safety: Annual Refresher Participants will be able to articulate compliance requirements for 289.232 and 232.227 (DSHS x-ray and laser rules) 1-Hour Lecture Credit  AGD Subject Code: Original Release Date: 7/1/2019  Review Date: 2/14/2024 Expiration Date: 2/14/2027 This course is self-instruction hosted by Dental Compliance Specialists. For questions or assistance, please email clientcare@dentalcompliance.com or call 817-755-0035.

The Radiation & Laser Manual is a compilation of Operating and Safety Procedures, forms and instructions to help you organize your paperwork and maintain a strong compliance program for your dental practice. The materials in this manual are specific to Texas Dental Radiation (25 TAC §289.232) and Laser (25 TAC §289.301) registrants. Please allow 7-10 business days for standard delivery. Our manuals are customized to cater to your unique needs. Note: We do not sell compliance manuals to residents and/or dental professionals of California. Note: Please be advised that DCS does not currently offer international shipping services. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the ClientCare Team at (817) 755-0035 or email ClientCare@DentalCompliance.com.

  The Radiation Manual is a compilation of Operating and Safety Procedures, forms and instructions to help you organize your paperwork and maintain a strong compliance program for your dental practice.   The materials in this manual are specific to Texas Dental Radiation (25 TAC §289.232) registrants. However, we have Radiation Manuals for all other states except for California.   We cannot guarantee any outcomes regarding regulatory audits or investigations, but our manuals are regularly reviewed and scrutinized by regulatory agencies and our clients have had no problems following those actions.   *Please allow 7-10 business days for standard delivery. Our manuals are customized to cater to your unique needs. Note: We do not sell compliance manuals to residents and/or dental professionals of California. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the ClientCare Team at (817) 755-0035 or email ClientCare@DentalCompliance.com.