CBCT Scan Referrals
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 us.
Referral FormChange To Qualifications Required To Refer Patients For CBCT Scans
Following the publication of new dental guidance notes Autumn 2020, (see pages 61 & 62) the latest recommended ‘adequate training’ standard for dental practice staff referring for dental CBCT scans is to complete Level 1 (Core) training in dental CBCT.
CURRENT CBCT GUIDANCE – PAGES 61 – 62
Online CBCT Scan Referrals
Online referrals are now available due to our online signature facility.
SOUTH DEVON DENTAL SERVICE LEVEL AGREEMENT
The service level agreement for our CBCT scanning service ensures compliance with best practice guidance. This necessary agreement will allow you to refer your patients for CBCT scans with appropriate justification. This simply requires you and your colleagues at your practice to:
- confirm that you refer in accordance with published guidance criteria
- confirm that you have fulfilled the standard education requirements in the use of ionising radiation and radiation protection and that you have undertaken additional training for CBCT Referrers please read updated certification requirements above in red
Please complete and return your agreement along with copies of your relevant CPD certificates as soon as practical in addition to the referral form below for the patient.
HOW TO REFER PATIENTS FOR SCANS IF YOU ARE NOT CERTIFIED TO REFER.
If you are waiting to attend a course or indeed don’t wish to become certified, our dentists are happy to refer your patients for scans on your behalf. In this instance, patients will be required to book an appointment with one of our dentists, at an additional cost of £47, in order to be assessed for scan suitability.
HOW TO REFER WHEN YOU ARE CERTIFIED
Following receipt of your service level agreement and certificate to demonstrate you are qualified to refer patients for scans we will be able to accept your referrals.
Your patient will be asked to pay for their scan at their appointment unless you instruct us otherwise.
RECEIVING AND VIEWING IMAGES:
The password-protected images and viewing software will be sent to you using a cloud-based platform or by USB.