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Regulatory roadmap for clinic owners
Thinking about a CBCT installation or OPG machine setup in your clinic? It’s a smart move, but this isn’t like installing a new office printer. These are radiation-emitting devices, and you’re entering one of the most tightly regulated areas in Australian healthcare. Fortunately, Medic Cloud is here to guide you through the process.
We’ve successfully managed CBCT and OPG installations across Victoria, NSW, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, NT, ACT, and WA. Below is a straightforward roadmap to help you understand what’s required and how we take care of it all for you.
Sam, Medic Cloud Managing Director
Step 1: Understand the regulations
Before committing to a CBCT installation or OPG machine setup, you must comply with your state’s radiation safety regulations. In Victoria, for example, this includes obtaining a Radiation Management Licence and ensuring your equipment is TGA-listed, such as the Carestream Dental CS 9600 CBCT or CS 8100 OPG systems we supply.
Step 2: Engage a shielding consultant
A certified shielding plan is essential before delivery. This plan takes into account:
- Room size and layout
- Scanner energy output
- Wall composition
We collaborate with experienced shielding consultants who help fast-track your approval process.
Step 3: Submit licensing applications
This is where many clinics experience delays. Medic Cloud ensures your:
- Radiation Use Licence
- Radiation Management Licence
- Equipment Registration
are submitted accurately and completely, helping you avoid unnecessary back-and-forth with regulators.
Step 4: Plan the build
Your CBCT installation or OPG machine setup will require:
- Proper power supply and isolation switches
- Lead lining, often installed within plaster walls
- Network cabling for PACS/RIS integration
We coordinate with your builder, electrician, and IT team. If you don’t have one, we can introduce you to our trusted network of professionals.
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Step 5: Delivery, installation and commissioning
Once approvals are in place, we manage:
- Final room fit-out checks
- System calibration
- Connectivity testing with PACS, RIS, and radiologists
We work directly with manufacturers like Carestream Dental to ensure everything is installed correctly and meets compliance standards.
Step 6: Go-live support
We provide:
- Staff training and onboarding
- Integration of reporting pathways
- Ongoing technical and compliance support
Avoid the red tape headaches
Many clinics try to manage a CBCT installation or OPG machine setup on their own and end up facing long delays. Medic Cloud handles the regulatory, technical, and project management aspects from start to finish, so you can stay focused on patient care.
Ready to install your CBCT or OPG system the right way?
Contact Medic Cloud today and let us take care of everything from compliance to commissioning.
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