OCTOBER 2025 TRAINING: DENTOMAXILLOFACIAL RADIOLOGY BASED ON CONE BEAM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (CBCT)
Yogyakarta — The Faculty of Dentistry organized the Advanced Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) Analysis Training Batch 1, featuring Zainal Arifin, Acting Head of the Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency (BAPETEN), as the main speaker. BAPETEN presented the latest developments in licensing for nuclear energy utilization in healthcare, particularly the use of dental X-ray equipment, which is widely applied in modern dental practice.
Zainal Arifin outlined regulatory changes under Government Regulation No. 28 of 2025 on Risk-Based Business Licensing, as well as updates to several BAPETEN regulations. These changes mark a major transformation in the licensing system, including document simplification, accelerated services, and full integration through the Online Single Submission (OSS) system.
Simplified Licensing for Dental Radiology Facilities
Under the new regulatory framework, BAPETEN has implemented more efficient licensing mechanisms for healthcare facilities, including dental radiology units. The process is now conducted in a single stage, with documentation reduced from 7–8 documents to three core documents:
- Radiation Facility Technical Document
- Radiation Protection and Safety Program
- Management System Document
All licenses are now valid for five years, simplifying facility management.
New SLA: Dental X-Ray Licenses Issued in 5 Working Days
BAPETEN has also implemented a faster and more measurable Service Level Agreement (SLA). For intraoral dental X-ray equipment, licenses are now issued within 5 working days after requirements are deemed complete. Other diagnostic and interventional radiology licenses are processed within 10 working days.
This certainty supports the smooth operation of hospitals, dental clinics, and dental education institutions.
Strengthening Radiation Safety in Healthcare Facilities
Zainal Arifin emphasized that licensing simplification does not compromise safety. Facilities are still required to:
- Appoint qualified Radiation Protection Officers (RPOs)
- Implement radiation protection and safety programs consistently
- Submit annual safety verification reports
- Perform equipment maintenance according to technical procedures
BAPETEN also highlighted issues related to portable X-ray devices, including unauthorized use and the need for improved shielding and device stability.
Regulatory Support for the Development of Dental Radiology
These regulatory updates align with the growing demand for radiology facilities in dentistry, particularly the use of CBCT, panoramic, cephalometric, and intraoral X-ray devices. The new framework enables institutions like the Faculty of Dentistry to optimize imaging technology for education, research, and community services.
BAPETEN’s Commitment to Service and Transparency
Zainal Arifin reaffirmed BAPETEN’s commitment to transparency, service improvement, and risk-based supervision. OSS integration is expected to facilitate all stakeholders, including businesses and health education institutions.
Through this session, participants gained comprehensive insights into regulatory dynamics and strengthened institutional readiness to manage dental radiology facilities safely, effectively, and in compliance with national and international standards.
(Andri Wicaksono)
