Dentists irradiated patients

Dentists and regulators are sounding the alarm about the spread of cheap X-ray machines from China, which is irradiated patients is 10 times higher radiation dose than conventional devices. This technique does not contain a sufficient amount of lead for protection of persons.

If some of the experts in dentistry are trying to attract public attention to the problem of cheap and dangerous Chinese X-ray machines Others gladly buy them. For example, one clinic in the UK has already acquired a similar setup, and a number of others expressed a desire to do so. Dentists attracted by the opportunity to save considerably. One can only imagine the number of such devices in Russia, which, as you know, is much closer to China than Britain.

X-ray machines   Tianjie Dental Falcon and sold through the Internet site eBay, where the cost is only $ 350 something. This is more than twenty times cheaper than $ 7000, which will have to pay in a minimum for the safe model. It is natural to many practicing dentists are tempted to save huge amount of money. The device is manufactured by Zhengzhou Tianjie Electronic Equipment Co.

Representatives of regulating the medical branch of the United Kingdom stated that all dentists who have purchased this unit are required to enter into contact with them. The unit is not approved for use in the country, it is not safe for patients and physicians. The authorities have already seized 13 such machines from the distributor, and is now trying to negotiate with eBay withdrawing their bid.

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