"Your Mobile CT Scan Van"
Patient Information for CT Scans
Computed tomography (CT) is a method of body imaging in which a thin x-ray beam rotates around the patient. Small detectors measure the amount of x-rays that make it through the patient or particular area of interest.
A computer analyzes the data to construct a cross-sectional image. These images can be stored, viewed on a monitor, or printed on film. These images will assist your doctor in the treatment planning process.
We use an NewTom VGdental scanner, and the scan will be complete in 18-28 seconds. Radiation exposure for these types of scans is very minimal. You will be exposed to only 3.5 seconds and 68 uSv of radiation, which is less than the amount of radiation you would received from spending an afternoon in sun. This is significantly less than a hospital CT scan which can expose you to 1500-3000 uSv of radiation.
You will remain fully clothed during the procedure, as it is only a scan of your head and neck. You will NOT need to refrain from eating or drinking, and NO shots or liquids will be given prior to the scan. You will have to remove all metal from your head and neck. This includes, but is not limited to: metal dentures, glasses, and jewelry (including tongue rings).
Payment for all scans is due at the time the scan is taken. Please be prepared to pay for the scan at the time services are rendered unless other arrangements have been made with your doctor’s office.
From start to finish, the whole process should take less than 20 minutes. The images will be made accessible promptly for your doctor. In some cases however, the images may not be available immediately.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your doctor’s office.
***Please inform patient of the following instructions before date of their scan.
You may also give them one of the provided sheets labels Patient Information for CT Scans***
Please request that the patient arrive at your office on time.
Payment for all scans is due at the time the scan is taken. We will accept payment from your office or the patient via a check or cash. Please inform the patient in advance if they will be responsible for the payment.
The patient will remain fully clothed during the procedure, as it is only a scan of the head and neck. The patient will NOT need to refrain from eating or drinking, and NO shots or liquids will be given prior to the scan. Scan time ranges from 20-40 seconds. The patient MUST remove all metal from their head and neck. This includes, but is not limited to: metal dentures, glasses, and jewelry (including tongue rings, and any facial piercing).
Our radiologist technologist will enter your office and approach the front desk before taking the patient to be scanned. If any paperwork needs to be collected or filed out, the technologist will inform your office prior to the scan. The doctor or office staff may be present for the scan if they wish.
From start to finish, the whole process should take less then 15 minutes. The images will be made accessible promptly for the doctor. In some cases however, the images may not be available immediately. A CD-ROM will be available at no additional cost. Prints will have a minimum charge. ($1.50/print.)
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at (561) 278-6700.
Thank you for choosing DigiScan Mobile Unit. We appreciate your business and hope to serve you again in the near future!
Patient Information Day of Scan
Scan Protocol
Our Scan Protocol is as follows:
1. Complete referral forms.
2. Call office to schedule appointment (By patient or by your office staff).
3. Fax us a completed referral form.
4. Van will come to your office or patients house (if applicable) (with Scan prosthesis is not required. Per your request patient can leave with CD ROM containing the scan data and viewable in the included software.
5. If requested, we can convert CT data to Simplant format (approx. 7-10 days). Otherwise DigiScan will complete the consultative report and deliver the CD ROM containing viewing software to your office.
6. Payment to be made on day of scan by responsible party (Doctor or patient).
We want to thank you for taking the time to read and review this information. We are looking forward to working with you, and achieving the common goal of best diagnosis and treatment planning for your patient.
Sincerely,
DegiScan Staff
Mobile Dental Imaging Center
Email: DigiScanFL@gmail.com
Phone: (561) 278-6700
DigiScan of Florida, LLC • 2150 Lake Ida Road, Suite 8 • Delray Beach, FL 33445 • Office (561) 278-6700 Fax (888) 865-0664
