Investigation and analysis of the current situation of radiation health management in private dental clinics in Laizhou City, China
10.13491/j.issn.1004-714X.2025.02.019
- VernacularTitle:莱州市民营口腔诊疗机构放射卫生管理现状调查分析
- Author:
Fuliang XU
1
;
Fei QI
1
Author Information
1. Laizhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Laizhou 261400 China.
- Publication Type:OriginalArticles
- Keywords:
Private dental institution;
Radiation protection;
Health management
- From:
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health
2025;34(2):254-258
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate and analyze the current situation and existing issues in radiation health management in private dental clinics in Laizhou City, and put forward countermeasures and suggestions for standardizing radiation diagnosis and treatment behaviors and strengthening radiation health supervision and management. Methods The radiation protection management measures and supporting facilities of 41 private dental clinics were checked on site. Radiation health management data were collected. The qualified rates were determined according to the relevant national laws and regulations. Results All 41 (100%) clinics possessed Radiation Diagnosis and Treatment License, and 38 (92.7%) clinics had well-established radiation protection management systems. All 53 (100%) radiation workers held Radiation Worker Certificate, and 46 (86.8%) radiation workers had complete occupational health monitoring records. The qualified rates of quality control indicators and examination room protection indicators of 45 dental X-ray machines were 100%. The overall qualified rate of supporting facilities in the examination room was 86.7%. The qualified rates of examinee protection equipment and light box warning/door-lamp interlock were 88.9% and 95.6%, respectively. Conclusion The current situation of radiation health management in private dental clinics in Laizhou City is generally good, but there are still some shortcomings and deficiencies. It is necessary to strengthen the examination of the rational application of X-ray images in private dental clinics and the systematic learning and training of radiation protection knowledge. Further standardization of the oral radiation diagnosis and treatment behaviors is essential to ensure the health and safety of radiation workers, examinees, and the public.
