[ RadSafe ] Advice - Dental x-ray survey

[Ted de Castro]

I did shielding calculations for a similar open dental operatory which 
had the be that way because it was for treating prisoners and guards 
also had to be present and in constant line of sight.

The evaluation thoroughly considered beam directions, surrounding 
furniture (cabinets and the sort which were like partitions).

The guards would be offered leaded aprons, made aware of the operational 
considerations and wear dosimeters.

I was able to calculate exposures below legal limits for the anticipated 
workload - not as low as I usually like - but sufficient and warranted 
considering the security requirements.  Fortunately dental exposures are 
low to begin with.

I never saw a survey - but then I also never heard any complaints - ie. 
it passed State inspection..

On 2/24/2011 10:47 AM, Falah Abu-Jarad wrote:
> Dear All
> Looking for your advice for the following:
>   
> There are 60 dental cubic’s at a height of 1.5 m of concrete and all open door
> for each are to be used for training of students in a dental college. Each cubic
> has a dental chair provided with needed facilities and one dental x-ray
> machine. Request is issued to make x-ray survey in each cubic and all together
> at the same time. Including the corridor between.
>
> 1- The best way to do that
> 2- The best survey monitor- monitors to be used.
> 3- Effect of possible scattering from x-ray machine to other cubic’s around  
> 4- Any reference or sample of report to use as a guide.
>    
> Best Regards
> ____________________________
>   Dr. Falah Abu-Jarad
> General Manager, SPSS
> Company web: www.spss.com.sa        
> Personal web: www.drabujarad.com
>
>
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