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Maryland Approves Handheld X-ray for Special Needs Dentistry

OREM, UTAH—1 April 2009—Aribex, Inc., of Orem, Utah, today announced that their NOMAD handheld x-ray device has been approved for use by dentists and veterinarians in the state of Maryland. The Maryland Department of the Environment, Radiological Health Program has approved the operation of handheld x-ray devices for use in nursing homes, hospitals, home health care situations, and with special needs patients or sedated patients effective April 1, 2009.

Following a short period of evaluation by the Radiological Health Program Radiation Machines Division (RMD), the department concluded that there were “no definitive public health concerns regarding operation of handheld dental x-ray devices.”

This is great news for customers of Aribex, world leader in handheld x-ray technology and manufacturer of the groundbreaking NOMAD Handheld X-ray systems. Because of its extreme portability, the NOMAD has helped provide the opportunity for quality oral health care to thousands of individuals around the world.

Doug Harding, Vice President of Quality and Regulatory Affairs for Aribex, hopes that this approval will grant persons access to care who would not otherwise receive it.

“It is unfortunate when a person, a child in many cases, has to sacrifice their health because they aren’t privileged to the funds, transportation or other means necessary,” said Harding. “The NOMAD is designed to provide the highest level of quality, safety and service to individuals, no matter their situation.”

As with all radiological devices, the State of Maryland has asked that certain specific protocols be followed as conditions for registering each device with the state. Handheld x-ray units are prohibited in conventional dental offices or for schools screenings. Permanent, mounted non-removable shields must be affixed to devices, preventing operator exposure to scatter radiation. Also, only those persons licensed with the state of Maryland are allowed to operate the devices.

The state of Maryland marks the 40th state to approve the NOMAD handheld x-ray technology for dental, veterinarian and forensic use. Because of their approval, more residents of the state will have access to wider smiles and essential oral health care.

About Aribex
Aribex, Inc. has quickly become recognized as the worldwide leader in innovative handheld X-ray products. Aribex is a privately owned, Orem, Utah-based company founded in 2003 with the mission to develop, manufacture, and market new technologies in the X-ray radiography fields. Aribex flagship products are the NOMAD and NOMAD Pro handheld X-ray systems. The NOMAD battery-powered handheld platform provides for expansion from dentistry into other X-ray imaging solutions such as veterinary, medical, industrial, and security applications. For more information, visit www.aribex.com.

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