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Dr. Shokry is a Canadian-certified specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology providing CBCT reporting for pediatric dentists and orthodontists across the GTA. Learn more about our services →
Dr. Shokry is a Canadian-certified specialist in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology providing CBCT, TMJ, and MRI-TMJ reporting for dental practices across Toronto and the GTA. Learn more about her credentials →
If you have ever typed “oral radiologist near me” into search engines after staring at a CBCT scan you were not fully confident reading, you are not alone. Thousands of dentists, endodontists, oral surgeons, and orthodontists run that exact search every month — and most of them discover the same frustrating truth: there simply are not enough oral and maxillofacial radiologists to go around.
Quick Answer: Order CBCT when the clinical question involves bone — degenerative joint disease, condylar erosions, osteophytes, or trauma. Order MRI when the question involves soft tissue — disc position, disc displacement, or joint effusion. The rule I teach every referrer: bone = CBCT, disc = MRI. Some patients genuinely need both.
