Welcome to UKHSA
Dental X-ray Protection Services (DXPS)
UK Health Security Agency
Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards Directorate (RCE, formally CRCE) is now part of the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
UKHSA is an executive agency, sponsored by the Department of Health and Social Care.
UKHSA Radiation Protection Services
UKHSA delivers radiological assessment consultancy services, training, expert information and advice and products.
UK Health Security Agency has developed made-to-measure, comprehensive services for the dental community. We provide radiation protection advice, medical physics expertise, quality assurance, CPD qualifying training and X-ray equipment assessments.
Over 2500 dental practices use UKHSA Dental X-ray Protection Services. By following our advice dentists and practice staff can feel assured they are meeting the requirements for the safe use of X-ray equipment in their practice. Our services are offered in one easy to arrange contract.
Many dental trade companies use UKHSA for X-ray assessments and have appointed UKHSA as their radiation protection adviser. We help dental trade companies to meet the legal requirements for the safe installation, relocation, modification or servicing of an X-ray set. Our service to dental X-ray engineers is comprehensive and arranged in one simple contract.
Tell me about your services for dentists
DXPS has provided independent advice and a comprehensive range of RPA & MPE services and X-ray equipment assessments to the dental profession for more than 40 years.
Tell me about your services for trade companies
At UKHSA we have developed our RPA and equipment assessment service to meet the needs of dental trade companies. We make compliance simpler for you, leaving you more time to focus on your work with the dental profession.
Why choose UKHSA?
We have been offering a full range of X-ray protection services to the dental community for over 40 years. Find out more about us and what we do.