Notices

Updates to Dental Licensing 26 August 2024 The Radiological Council has recently reviewed the use of dental x ray equipment in Western Australia by dentists, dental hygienists, dental therapists, oral health therapists and dental assistants. The Council’s review included consideration of existing and incoming industry standards and information from a number of sources, including Western Australian and national peak industry bodies and relevant regulatory agencies. The Council approved amendments to the conditions of registration applied to dental facilities under the Radiation Safety Act to: Permit Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency registered dental hygienists, dental therapists and oral health therapists who hold an authorisation under the Radiation Safety Act to use intraoral, OPG and lateral cephalometric x-ray equipment, in accordance with their scope of practice. Permit dental assistants and ...

Incorrect Date on Letters 21 December 2023 Renewal applications for licences expiring in February were mailed out in December. The letter included with the renewal forms has been incorrectly dated as 24 July 2023. This will not affect the validity of any licences or forms. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

Safety Concerns Regarding Missing Radioactive Capsule 16 February 2023 Fact Sheet for Safety Concerns Relating to the Missing Radioactive Capsule This fact sheet addresses some of the commonly asked questions regarding the safety of the missing radioactive capsule and any impacts it may have had on the community or the environment before it was found and recovered.

Safety of Radiation Facilities in Residential Areas 16 February 2023 Fact Sheet for Safety of Radiation Facilities in Residential Areas This fact sheet addresses some of the commonly asked questions and concerns regarding the safety of radiation facilities in residential areas.

Missing Radioactive Source 31 January 2023 UPDATE: As of 1 February 2023 the capsule has been found and safely recovered. Further information relating to safety concerns about the capsule is available in two fact sheets.Safety concerns regarding the missing radioactive capsuleandSafety of radiation facilities in residential areas. On 25 January a capsule containing a radioactive source was reported missing. The capsule is small (6mm di...