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're a dental practice in Toronto, Mississauga, or anywhere across the Greater Toronto Area, chances are CBCT has already become part of your everyday workflow — for implant planning, impaction assessment, TMJ evaluation, or working up an unexplained radiolucency. The scan itself is only half the picture. What actually changes treatment planning is the report: a structured, specialist-level read of that volumetric data that tells you what you're looking at and what it means for the patient in your chair. 3D Maxillofacial Diagnostics provides exactly that reporting service for referring dentists across the region.
This guide is written for referring dentists and specialists across the GTA who are asking a very practical question: where can I get CBCT reports in Toronto that I can trust, and how does the process actually work?
Key Takeaways
- 3D Maxillofacial Diagnostics provides remote CBCT, TMJ, MRI-TMJ, implant, impaction, and endodontic reporting for dentists across Toronto and the GTA.
- Reports are prepared by Dr. Shereen Shokry, a Canadian Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist with 20+ years of experience.
- Cases are submitted as original DICOM files via WeTransfer, with clinical notes attached — no in-person visit required.
- The practice is based in Mississauga, Ontario, and serves referring dentists throughout the Greater Toronto Area.
Why CBCT Interpretation Deserves a Specialist, Not Just a Second Look
A cone beam volume contains an enormous amount of anatomical information — far more than a periapical or panoramic film. That's exactly why it's easy to miss something outside the "area of interest" the scan was ordered for: an incidental finding in the maxillary sinus, an asymmetric TMJ, a periapical lesion sitting just beyond the implant site being planned.
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology is a nationally recognized dental specialty in Canada, with formal certification requirements set by the Royal College of Dentists of Canada and the Canadian Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. A Canadian-certified oral and maxillofacial radiologist has trained specifically to read these volumes — not just to confirm the finding you already suspected, but to systematically evaluate the entire field of view for anything else that matters clinically or medico-legally.
For GTA practices, that means a formal, signed CBCT report does two things at once: it supports a stronger treatment plan, and it protects your practice by documenting a thorough radiographic review as part of the patient's record.
Where CBCT Reporting Fits Into GTA Dental Practice
Across Toronto and the surrounding region, the most common reasons practices request a specialist CBCT read include:
- Implant site assessment — bone volume, density, proximity to the inferior alveolar canal or sinus floor, and anatomical variants before a surgical guide is finalized.
- Impacted teeth — localization and risk assessment for impacted third molars, canines, and supernumeraries relative to adjacent roots, nerves, and the sinus.
- TMJ imaging — evaluation of the osseous components of the temporomandibular joint on CBCT, and soft-tissue disc position on MRI when both open- and closed-mouth sequences are available.
- Endodontic cases — root canal anatomy, missed canals, periapical pathology, and post-treatment complications that are difficult to fully characterize on 2D radiographs alone.
- Suspected osseous or dental lesions — a comprehensive radiographic work-up rather than a single-slice impression.
If your practice is doing any of the above regularly, having a dedicated reporting relationship — rather than an ad hoc second opinion — tends to save chair time and reduce back-and-forth on borderline cases.
What Separates a Useful CBCT Report From a Generic One
Not all reports are equal, and the quality of the report is only as good as the quality of the scan behind it. A few things worth checking before you submit a case:
- The scan is free of motion artifact and covers the full anatomical field of view relevant to the question being asked (the entire TMJ, the full implant site, the whole impacted tooth and its neighbours).
- Voxel size, resolution, and exposure are adequate for diagnostic-level detail — not just adequate for a quick chairside look.
- Metal and removable appliances are out of the field where possible, to limit beam-hardening artifact.
- Original DICOM data is submitted, not a screenshot or a flattened PDF export, since a proper report depends on the reviewer being able to scroll through the actual volume in every plane.
- Relevant clinical context accompanies the images — the referral question, patient history, and area of concern — so the report actually answers the question you're asking, not just describes what's visible.
A radiologist who flags scan-quality issues before reporting, rather than reporting around them, is doing you a favour: it means the report you get back is one you can actually rely on.
About This Practice: Canadian-Certified Reporting, GTA-Based
3D Maxillofacial Diagnostics is led by Dr. Shereen Shokry, DDS, MSc, PhD, a Canadian Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist with more than 20 years of international experience in dental and maxillofacial imaging, education, and consulting. The practice is based in Mississauga, Ontario, and provides remote CBCT, panoramic, cephalometric, TMJ, and MRI-TMJ reporting to referring dentists and specialists across Toronto and the wider GTA.
See the full breakdown of our services, including:
- CBCT interpretation for suspected osseous and dental lesions
- Implant site assessment
- TMJ imaging analysis (osseous components)
- MRI TMJ interpretation (soft-tissue components)
- Impaction evaluation (third molars, canines, supernumeraries)
- Endodontic case evaluation
How the Reporting Process Works
For GTA practices new to the workflow, submitting a case is straightforward (see the full how it works walkthrough for details):
- Export the full DICOM folder from your CBCT unit (not a screenshot or PDF), or compress it as a .zip file.
- Send it via WeTransfer to info@3d-maxillofacial-diagnostics.com, along with your referral form or clinical notes — patient history, area of concern, and the specific question you'd like answered.
- For MRI-TMJ cases, include both open- and closed-mouth sequences where available.
- If the scan quality isn't sufficient for a confident diagnostic read, you'll be notified before reporting proceeds, rather than receiving a report with unnecessary caveats.
Serving Toronto, Mississauga, and the Greater Toronto Area
Because reporting is done remotely from submitted DICOM files, practices anywhere in the GTA — Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Oakville, and beyond — can access the same specialist-level CBCT interpretation without needing an in-person referral relationship. For local practices searching for an "oral radiologist near me" or "CBCT reporting Mississauga," this remote model is designed to close that gap: the expertise of a Canadian-certified specialist, without the wait for an in-person consult.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get CBCT reports in Toronto?
Dentists across Toronto can submit CBCT DICOM files remotely to 3D Maxillofacial Diagnostics, based in Mississauga. Reports are prepared by a Canadian Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist and returned without requiring an in-person visit.
What is CBCT interpretation and why do I need a specialist for it?
CBCT interpretation is a systematic radiographic review of a full cone beam volume, not just the area a scan was ordered for. A specialist oral and maxillofacial radiologist is trained to identify incidental findings elsewhere in the field of view, which reduces clinical and medico-legal risk.
Does 3D Maxillofacial Diagnostics serve dentists outside Mississauga?
Yes. Because reporting is done remotely from submitted imaging files, the service is available to referring dentists throughout the GTA, including Toronto, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, and Oakville.
What file format is required for CBCT reporting?
Original DICOM (.dcm) files are required, submitted as a full folder or compressed .zip via WeTransfer — not screenshots or PDF exports, except for panoramic, lateral cephalometric, and intraoral images.
How long does CBCT report turnaround take?
Turnaround depends on case complexity and scan quality; practices should confirm current turnaround times when requesting a report. Reports are only finalized once the submitted imaging meets diagnostic quality standards.
Can this practice report on TMJ MRI as well as CBCT?
Yes. In addition to CBCT-based evaluation of the osseous TMJ components, the practice interprets MRI-TMJ studies for soft-tissue disc position, provided both open- and closed-mouth sequences are submitted.
Ready to Submit a Case?
If your practice is working up an implant case, an impaction, a TMJ complaint, or an unexplained finding on a recent CBCT, a second set of specialist eyes can clarify the plan before you proceed. Request a report or get in touch with our team:
3D Maxillofacial Diagnostics
5842 Tenth Line West, Mississauga, ON L5M 6S5
📞 +1 416-833-5902
📧 info@3d-maxillofacial-diagnostics.com
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