Frequently Asked Questions

All studies are personally interpreted by Dr. Anna Liakh, DMD, an oral and maxillofacial radiologist with advanced specialty training and active clinical experience.

The Screening Report: A concise, text-only radiology report focused on identifying clinically significant findings. This option is ideal for straightforward cases or when the primary goal is to rule out significant pathology. It is often selected when imaging was obtained for a specific purpose, but a review of the entire scan is desired to ensure no additional clinically significant findings are present

The Advanced Report : A comprehensive radiology report that includes detailed interpretation, measurements, annotated images, a concise impression, and practical clinical recommendations. This option is recommended for treatment planning, complex cases, referrals, or when visual documentation is helpful for communication with colleagues or patients.

Yes. We provide independent overreads of existing CBCT and dental imaging studies for dentists seeking additional clinical insight, clarification of findings, or a specialist second opinion.

Please note: Our services are provided exclusively to licensed dental professionals. We do not offer radiology consultations directly to patients. If you would like a study reviewed, please ask your dentist or treating clinician to submit the case through our secure portal on your behalf.

Yes. Please use the portal for any information containing protected health information (PHI). Email should be reserved for general questions only and should not contain patient information.

Yes. Established clients have direct access to the radiologist through the portal or by phone.

We provide interpretation services for CBCT, panoramic radiographs, and other 2D dental imaging studies.

We do not interpret MRI, ultrasound, or hospital-based medical imaging studies, allowing us to maintain a dedicated focus on dental and maxillofacial imaging.

You will receive a consolidated invoice by email on the first business day of each month for interpretation services completed during the previous month. Payments can be made securely through the portal.

Yes. A 12-hour rush service is available for an additional fee. Simply select Rush when submitting your case through the portal.

A Screening Report may be upgraded to an Advanced Report at the radiologist’s discretion. If findings requiring detailed analysis are identified, the provider will be contacted before the report is converted.

Standard turnaround time is 1–3 business days. Rush service is available for urgent cases.

Yes. Two implant measurement sites are included with every Advanced Report. Additional sites can be requested during case submission for an additional fee of $15 per site.

Yes. Volume discounts are available for Advanced Reports. Please contact us for details.

Our services are available to licensed U.S.-based dental professionals, including general dentists, specialists, and group practices or DSOs.

Patients seeking a second opinion are encouraged to ask their dentist to submit the case or contact us for guidance.

All studies are submitted through our secure portal, where you can upload cases, download reports, pay invoices, and communicate directly with the radiologist.

• CBCT Studies

Upload CBCT scans in DICOM format. Each study typically consists of several hundred DICOM files (.dcm) and should be compressed into a single ZIP folder before upload. Please do not anonymize the images before exporting or saving the study.

• Panoramic and 2D Images

Upload the original DICOM file whenever possible, as it allows image adjustment and enhanced evaluation. If a DICOM file is unavailable, JPG or PNG files may be submitted provided they include the patient’s name and the date of image acquisition.

If you experience any issues uploading files, please contact us.

CBCT studies contain hundreds of individual DICOM files. Compressing the folder into a ZIP file reduces upload errors and improves upload efficiency.

To ZIP the folder:

1. Locate the patient’s DICOM folder.
2. Use your computer’s built-in compression feature (e.g., Compress on Mac or Send to → Compressed (zipped) folder on Windows) to create a ZIP archive.
3. Upload the resulting .zip file through the portal.

Please include relevant medical and dental history, including prior trauma, cancer, radiation therapy, symptoms, and clinical findings when applicable.

Providing a clear clinical question and identifying specific areas of concern helps focus the interpretation and allows for more clinically relevant recommendations.

If you experience any difficulties exporting images, creating a ZIP file, or uploading a study, please give us a call. Dr. Anna is happy to assist with the submission process and answer any questions you may have.