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.

Generally, the entire acquired CBCT volume should be reviewed, not just the region of interest. This includes incidental findings elsewhere within the field of view. At Insight Dental Radiology, I review the entire volume and document relevant findings in a written report.

Dentists may interpret their own CBCT scans when they have the appropriate training and experience to evaluate the entire acquired volume. As the field of view increases, however, more complex anatomy may be included beyond the dentoalveolar region. In these cases, a specialist interpretation can provide a comprehensive evaluation and written report.

Not necessarily. A limited-FOV scan acquired for a localized clinical question, such as evaluation of a single implant site or an endodontic concern, may be within the treating dentist’s training and experience to interpret.

Medium- and large-FOV scans often include anatomy beyond the dentoalveolar region, such as the paranasal sinuses, nasal cavity, nasopharynx, cervical spine, and skull base. These studies may benefit from interpretation by an oral and maxillofacial radiologist.

Yes. University-based oral and maxillofacial radiology services are one option for obtaining specialist interpretation. Insight Dental Radiology offers an alternative designed specifically for referring dental practices, with secure DICOM upload, direct access to the interpreting radiologist, and a typical turnaround time of 2–3 business days.

Practices may choose to incorporate the cost of specialist CBCT interpretation into the patient’s imaging fee or bill separately, depending on practice policies, payer requirements, and applicable regulations.

CDT code D0391 applies to the interpretation of a diagnostic image by a practitioner who was not associated with capturing the image, including the written report. Coverage and reimbursement vary by payer and plan, so practices should verify applicable requirements with the patient’s dental benefit plan before billing.