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QA testing checks that dental X-ray systems operate safely and consistently. DQA goes further by verifying digital image quality with quantitative metrics. This post explains how DQA fits within Safety Code 30 and why solutions like Phantom XY combine both approaches for complete compliance.

Manual QA testing relies on subjective visual checks and handwritten records. Digital QA systems like Phantom XY automate testing, deliver measurable results, and store every record securely, saving time, increasing accuracy, and improving patient and staff safety.

Most clinics still make film-era QA mistakes that don’t meet Safety Code 30 (2022). This article outlines the five most common issues, from using step wedges to skipping daily tests, and shows how digital tools like Phantom XY help clinics stay fully compliant.

Safety Code 30 (2022) requires every dental clinic to perform daily image-quality checks on all X-ray devices but old step wedges can’t meet today’s digital QA standards. This article explains what the current code actually demands and how Phantom XY provides the automated, data-driven testing needed to stay compliant and consistent.

Daily Quality Assurance (QA) testing is essential for maintaining patient and staff safety while ensuring compliance with Health Canada’s Safety Code 30. Traditional step wedges can’t meet modern digital standards. The MVD Phantom XY: the only digital QA phantom designed for dental X-ray systems—automates testing, delivers measurable results, and keeps clinics fully compliant with evolving Safety Code 30 requirements.