Dental X-ray registration and inspection: what changes by state

Registration, renewal fees and inspection cycles for dental X-ray units, with five states as examples.

Five states compared

California
Registration fees every 2 years per radiation source. Self-inspection expected every 5 years.
Virginia
Dental machines inspected every 3 years. A reminder goes out 90 days before the certificate expires.
Texas
Fees due every 2 years. Dental certificates of registration have no expiration date.
Maryland
Dental facilities renew registration every 2 years.
Washington
Dental offices fall under a 3 to 4-year inspection cycle.

What to track per unit

  • Make, model, serial number and room.
  • Registration number and renewal date.
  • Last and next inspection date, with the report attached.
  • Operator certificates for the staff who take radiographs.
  • Dosimetry records, where required.

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