Dental X-Ray and CBCT Referrals in Rugby: A Convenient Imaging Service for Dental Practices
Published 31 August 2026
Referrals welcome in Rugby town centre
“Referrals welcome , X-rays & CBCT scans in Rugby Town Centre.”
DermDental accepts referrals from dental practices for appropriate dental X-rays and CBCT scans. Our convenient practice is at 10 Market Place, Rugby, CV21 3DU, making it straightforward for patients from Rugby and surrounding areas to attend an imaging appointment.
Our aim is simple: to support referring dentists with accessible imaging, modern technology and clear communication. We explain what patients can expect in plain English, while keeping the referring dental practice informed throughout the agreed process.
Dental practices can contact DermDental to discuss a referral or make an enquiry:
Email:hello@dermdental.co.uk
Telephone: 01788 226418
Address: 10 Market Place, Rugby, CV21 3DU
A referral from a dentist is required. Patients should speak to their own dentist if they have been advised that dental imaging may be helpful.
Why might your dentist request an X-ray?
A dental X-ray can show parts of the teeth and jaw that cannot be seen during a normal examination. Your dentist may request one when they need a clearer view to answer a specific clinical question.
A standard dental X-ray may help your dentist to:
Look for decay between teeth.
Check the roots of teeth and the surrounding bone.
Investigate pain, swelling or a possible infection.
Assess wisdom teeth.
Review bone levels in connection with gum health.
Support planning for a filling, root canal treatment, extraction or other dental care.
Check an area before or after treatment.
The type of X-ray depends on what your dentist needs to see. Some X-rays focus on one or two teeth. Others provide a wider view of the upper and lower jaws.
An X-ray is not automatically needed at every appointment. Your dentist should consider your examination, symptoms, dental history and any previous images before making a request.
Standard X-ray and CBCT. What is the difference?
The terms can sound complicated, but the basic difference is quite easy to understand.
Standard dental X-ray
A standard dental X-ray produces a two-dimensional picture. It is often suitable for common dental questions, such as checking a tooth root, identifying decay or viewing the general position of teeth.
It is quick and uses a relatively low dose of radiation when clinically justified. Different types of standard dental X-ray can show different areas. A small image may focus on one tooth, while a panoramic image can show a wider view of both jaws.
CBCT scan
CBCT stands for Cone Beam Computed Tomography. It creates a three-dimensional picture of the teeth, jaws and nearby structures.
The scanner moves around the head while taking a series of images. These are combined by a computer to create a 3D view. This can help a dentist understand the shape, depth and position of structures more clearly than a standard 2D X-ray.
A dentist may consider CBCT for a more complex clinical question, such as:
Planning the position of a dental implant.
Assessing the shape and amount of bone.
Looking at an impacted tooth.
Understanding the position of a tooth in relation to nearby structures.
Reviewing a complicated root canal problem.
Investigating an area where standard X-rays do not provide enough information.
Supporting planning for a complex extraction or other treatment.
CBCT is not required for everyone. It uses more radiation than many conventional dental X-rays, so it should only be used when the additional information is likely to help with your care and cannot be obtained adequately with a lower-dose option.
The Health Protection Agency guidance on the safe use of dental CBCT explains that each exposure should be justified and carefully planned. In simple terms, the expected benefit should outweigh the small radiation risk.
Your dentist remains responsible for the clinical request
A referral imaging service supports your dentist. It does not replace the dentist who knows your dental history and treatment needs.
The referring dentist remains responsible for:
Examining you and identifying the clinical concern.
Deciding what question the imaging should help answer.
Providing the relevant information with the referral.
Requesting the appropriate imaging.
Reviewing the images or receiving the agreed report.
Explaining what the findings mean for your treatment.
Arranging any follow-up care that you may need.
The arrangements for image review and reporting should be clear between the referring practice and DermDental. Depending on the agreed referral process, the referring dentist may receive images, a formal report, or both.
This is important because an X-ray or CBCT scan is not a diagnosis on its own. The images need to be considered alongside your symptoms, examination findings and dental history.
How a referral appointment may work
Every referral is reviewed according to the information provided by the referring dental practice. The process may include the following steps.
1. Your dentist completes the referral
Your dentist will discuss why imaging may be useful and what type of image is being requested. The referral should include enough information to support the request.
This may include:
Your name and date of birth.
Your dentist’s details.
The reason for the request.
The area to be imaged.
The specific question the image should help answer.
Relevant examination findings.
Previous X-rays or treatment information, where appropriate.
Good information helps the imaging team understand the request and helps avoid unnecessary delays.
2. DermDental reviews the request
DermDental will consider the referral details and contact the referring practice if more information is needed. A CBCT scan should not be carried out simply because it is available or because a larger image seems convenient.
If a standard X-ray is suitable, a CBCT scan may not be needed. If the clinical question cannot be answered from the information supplied, the referring dentist may be contacted to clarify the request.
3. You attend the Rugby appointment
At the appointment, our team will confirm your details and explain what will happen. You may be asked to remove items such as glasses, earrings, removable dentures or other metal objects that could affect the image.
For a CBCT scan, you will usually sit or stand while your head is positioned carefully. The scanner moves around your head for a short time. You will need to keep still, but the scan is not painful and does not involve an injection.
If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or have any concerns, tell the dental team before the imaging takes place. We will make sure your questions are understood and addressed.
4. The images and follow-up are managed as agreed
After imaging, the images and any agreed report are sent to the referring dental practice. Your dentist will then discuss the findings with you and explain the next steps.
You can normally return to your usual activities straight away. There is no special aftercare following a routine dental X-ray or CBCT scan.
Modern technology and clear communication
DermDental uses modern dental technology to support accurate and comfortable care. Our website includes the latest 3D scanning from Acteon as part of our dental technology.
This type of 3D scanning is different from CBCT imaging. The appropriate technology depends on the clinical question. Your referring dentist will decide what information is needed and which service is suitable for your treatment planning.
Our clinicians have more than 30 years of combined clinical experience across NHS and private settings. We are licensed, registered and regulated, with continued professional development and postgraduate enhancement.
“Putting your clinical needs first, always.”
We also believe that clear explanations matter. If you are unsure why imaging has been requested, what a scan involves or what happens afterwards, please ask your dentist. We will also explain the practical steps of your appointment in a calm and understandable way.
A local service for dental practices and patients
For a referring dental practice, local access to dental imaging can make the patient journey more convenient. For patients, attending an appointment in Rugby town centre may reduce travel and help keep imaging connected to the dental care arranged by their own dentist.
DermDental is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. Saturdays and late evenings are available by appointment.
If you are a dental professional wishing to refer a patient for an X-ray or CBCT scan, please contact our team to discuss the referral route and the information required.
If you are a patient, please speak with your dentist first. Imaging should be requested as part of your dental assessment, not booked as a stand-alone test without a referral.
“Care, comfort and clear communication at every step.”
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