Imaging referrals

Imaging at Buckden Dental Clinic.

All imaging appointments are to be booked through our reception team. Your radiographic and CT examinations take place in our ground-floor, dedicated Radiography/Acquisition suite. Imaging results are available immediately for radiography or CT scans, unless the image is to be sent for specialist reporting. Please allow 30 minutes for your examination.

We accept all major credit cards and cash. All imaging service fees are due at the time of the appointment. Your dentist may ask you to wear a plastic guide during your scan – please be sure to bring this along.

3D scanning of the jaws

Our high-resolution 3D scanner is a new-generation Cone Beam CT scanner, specifically intended for examination of the jaws and skull. The scan time may be as little as 10 seconds, and the patient is examined in a seated position rather than lying down, so patient comfort is much improved. The scans set a new standard in planning for dental implant surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, ENT surgery, endodontics, periodontics and orthodontics. This data can also be processed by our sophisticated software to identify and select a particular anatomical region. We can then view this as a high-resolution 3D image.

2D panoramic radiography

This examination produces a 2D image of all your teeth and jaws (including buried teeth), and is useful for planning dental treatment, orthodontics, oral surgery, or simple dental implant surgery.

SLCA agreement

In accordance with guidance issued by the European Commission, we have adopted the latest best practice, which requires dentists who refer patients for CBCT scanning to have a service level agreement in place with their chosen CBCT scanning referral centre.

Please complete and return your agreement along with copies of your relevant CPD certificates as soon as practicable so that you can start to refer patients for scans. Please also complete and return a patient CBCT referral form outlining all of your requirements.

Click here to download the SLCA form.