CBCT Support

Updated 28 September 2022

CBCT Support is operated by CBCT Support Limited and has been registered with the CQC since October 2019. The service undertakes reports of dental Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) scans. CBCT systems are used by dental and medical professionals to capture images of the teeth, mouth, jaw, neck and the ears, nose and throat. Dental scans are completed at other locations by other providers and the service reviews the images and produces a report or expert opinion. Scans are not completed by this service. The service has no direct contact with patients and does not provide direct patient care.

The location is registered to provide the following regulated activities:

• Diagnostic and screening procedures

The registered manager is a radiologist and the sole employee. The service has had a registered manager since October 2019. The service works with two additional consultants who report on images on the service’s behalf using practicing privileges.

The registered manager provides the reporting service and manages referrals, report communication and information governance.

This is the first time we have inspected this location.

Updated 28 September 2022

We have not inspected this service before. We rated it as good because:

• The service had enough staff. The registered manager and radiographers working under practicing privileges had training in key skills and managed safety well. The registered manager assessed risks and acted on them. The service managed safety incidents well and learned lessons.
• The registered manager monitored the effectiveness of the service and made sure those working under practicing privileges were competent. The service had access to good information. Services were available to support timely care.
• Referrers could access the service when they needed it and received reports within agreed timeframes.
• The registered manager ran services well using reliable information systems. The service had a clear vision and values. The registered manager was clear about their role and accountabilities. The service engaged well with referrers. The registered manager was committed to improving services continually.

Updated 28 September 2022

We have not inspected this service before. We rated it as good because:

• The service had enough staff. The registered manager and radiologists working under practicing privileges had training in key skills and managed safety well. The registered manager assessed risks and acted on them. The service managed safety incidents well and learned lessons.
• The registered manager monitored the effectiveness of the service and made sure those working under practicing privileges were competent. The service had access to good information. Services were available to support timely care.
• Referrers could access the service when they needed it and received reports within agreed timeframes.
• The registered manager ran services well using reliable information systems. The service had a clear vision and values. The registered manager was clear about their role and accountabilities. The service engaged well with referrers. The registered manager was committed to improving services continually.