Converting images from third-party imaging programs to Dentrix Ascend Imaging

Introduction

Image conversion is available for Dentrix Ascend Imaging for new customers. This offering provides the bulk, automated conversion of images and metadata from third-party imaging programs to Dentrix Ascend Imaging.

Process overview/requirements

• Your previous imaging program must have been integrated (bridged) with your previous practice management system. The imaging program must not be running as a stand-alone program with patients being entered directly into it.

• The data from your previous practice management system must have been converted to Dentrix Ascend.

• Depending on the size of your previous image database, you must provide Henry Schein One with a copy of your imaging data in one of two ways:

  • For a database that is smaller in size, you upload your imaging data to a secure website directly from your office.

  • For a database that is larger in size, Henry Schein One sends you an encrypted hard drive. When you receive the hard drive, a member of the conversion team remotely logs onto a computer in your office network and copies the necessary imaging data to the hard drive. Then, you send the hard drive back to Henry Schein One.

Scheduling

To schedule an imaging conversion, first, contact the Henry Schein One sales team to place an order. After the order is processed, a member of the Henry Schein One conversion team contacts you to verify the imaging program version and the amount of imaging data. Then, you schedule your imaging conversion. Typically, you must schedule your imaging conversion at least three weeks in advance. A conversion team member collects the imaging data from you one week prior to the desired conversion date.

Brands and versions of imaging programs that can be converted

• Apteryx XrayVision and OEM Brands

  • Any version of XrayVision 3.x or 4.x, including OEM brands (BelmontXV, CliniView, DDS Works, DentiMax Advance Imaging, ImageDDS, ImageXL, LED Imaging, LynxVision Pro, MaxiViewer, MPDx, OneView, OriView, Prof Suni, QSI Image, Sigma Image XRV, and VisionDent), can be converted.

  • Supports conversion of all intraoral X-rays, extraoral X-rays, intraoral color (camera) images, and extraoral color (digital camera) images.

  • Metadata, including tooth numbers/anatomic region, date of acquisition, and associated images in an exam, are all converted.

  • A single image that was acquired in XrayVision on a given date is converted and stored as a single image in Dentrix Ascend Imaging.

  • Multiple images that were acquired in XrayVision on a given date are converted and put into the best matching Dentrix Ascend Imaging template, such as 4BW or FMX, or Tiled if no template matches well.

• Apteryx XVLite and OEM Brands

  • Any version of XVLite including OEM brands (AFP Digital, Air Techniques ScanSmart, Belmont XVlite, CliniTouch, Dentimax Imaging, Dr Suni, Lightyear, Lynxvision LT, MaxiViewer Lite, OneView Lite, QuickImage, and Sigma Image XVL) can be converted.

  • Supports conversion of all XVLite intraoral X-rays, extraoral X-rays, intraoral color (camera) images, and extraoral color (digital camera) images.

  • Metadata, including tooth numbers/anatomic region, date of acquisition, and associated images in an exam, are all converted.

  • A single image that was acquired in XVLite on a given date is converted and stored as a single image in Dentrix Ascend Imaging.

  • Multiple images that were acquired in XVLite on a given date (using a template/mount) are converted and put into the best matching Dentrix Ascend Imaging template, such as 4BW or FMX, or Tiled if no template matches well.

• Apteryx XVWeb

  • Metadata, including tooth numbers/anatomic region, date of acquisition, and associated images in an exam, are all converted.

  • Supports conversion of all XVWeb intraoral X-rays, extraoral X-rays, intraoral color (camera) images, and extraoral color (digital camera) images.

  • A single image that was acquired in XVWeb on a given date is converted and stored as a single image in Dentrix Ascend Imaging.

  • Multiple images that were taken in XVWeb on a given date (using a Template/Mount) are converted and either put into the best matching Dentrix Ascend Imaging template, such as 4BW, FMX, or Tiled if no template matches well.

• Curve Dental Imaging (Curve Capture)

  • The current version of Curve Capture (Curve's Imaging module) can be converted.

  • Curve Capture images are converted and placed in the appropriate Dentrix Ascend Imaging categories (intraoral X-rays, extraoral X-rays, intraoral color images, and extraoral color images).

  • Metadata, including tooth numbers, date of acquisition, and associated images in an exam, are all converted.

  Notes:

  • Curve Capture duplicates template images and additionally saves them as individual single images. Dentrix Ascend Imaging converts Curve Capture template images and stores them in a Dentrix Ascend Imaging template. Dentrix Ascend Imaging does not duplicate the template images as individual images.

  • The various file formats used by Curve Capture to save images are all supported by the Dentrix Ascend Imaging converter.

  • Images are converted to Dentrix Ascend Imaging in their current state, as displayed in Curve Capture.

• Dentrix Image, Dentrix Clarity, and Vipersoft (all by DEXIS)

  • Any version X and later can be converted.

  • Supports conversion of all intraoral X-rays, extraoral X-rays, intraoral color (camera) images, and extraoral color (digital camera) images.

  • Metadata, including tooth numbers/anatomic region, date of acquisition, and associated images in an exam, are all converted.

  • A single image that was acquired in Dentrix Image/Dentrix Clarity/Vipersoft on a given date is converted and stored as a single image in Dentrix Ascend Imaging.

  • Multiple images that were acquired in Dentrix Image/Dentrix Clarity/Vipersoft on a given date are converted and put into the best matching Dentrix Ascend Imaging template, such as 4BW or FMX, or Tiled if no template matches well.

• DEXIS 9.x

  • Any version of DEXIS 9.x can be converted.

  • DEXIS images are converted and placed in the appropriate Dentrix Ascend Imaging categories (intraoral X-rays, extraoral X-rays, intraoral color images, and extraoral color images).

  • Metadata, including tooth numbers, date of acquisition, and associated images in an exam, are all converted.

  • Both the .dex and .tiff image file formats that DEXIS uses are converted.

• DEXIS 10.x

  • Any version of DEXIS 10.x can be converted.

  • DEXIS images are converted and placed in the appropriate Dentrix Ascend Imaging categories (intraoral X-rays, extraoral X-rays, intraoral color images, and extraoral color images).

  • Metadata, including tooth numbers, date of acquisition, and associated images in an exam, are all converted.

  • Both the .dex and .tiff image file formats that DEXIS uses are converted.

• Eaglesoft Advanced Imaging Module

  • Any version of Eaglesoft 17.x and later can be converted.

  • Supports conversion of all intraoral X-rays, extraoral X-rays, intraoral color (camera) images, and extraoral color (digital camera) images.

  • Metadata, including tooth numbers/anatomic region, date of acquisition, and associated images in an exam, are all converted.

  • A single image that was acquired in Eaglesoft on a given date is converted and stored as a single image in Dentrix Ascend Imaging.

  • Multiple images that were acquired in Eaglesoft on a given date are converted and put into the best matching Dentrix Ascend Imaging template, such as 4BW or FMX, or Tiled if no template matches well.

• Kodak Carestream 6.x, 7.x, and 8.x

  • The Kodak Dental Imaging Software is also commonly called KDIS.

  • KDIS 6.x is a version of the Trophy imaging program and is the most popular version of the Carestream imaging program.

  • Metadata, including tooth numbers, date of acquisition, and associated images in an exam, are all converted.

  • A single image that was acquired in KDIS on a given date is converted and stored as a single image in Dentrix Ascend Imaging.

  • Multiple images that were acquired in KDIS on a given date are converted and put into the best matching Dentrix Ascend Imaging template, such as 4BW or FMX, based on the tooth numbers defined for each image in KDIS.

• MiPACS Dental Enterprise Imaging

  • Metadata, including tooth numbers/anatomic region, date of acquisition, and associated images in an exam, are all converted.

  • Supports conversion of all MiPACS intraoral X-rays, extraoral X-rays, intraoral color (camera) images, and extraoral color (digital camera) images.

  • A single image that was acquired in MiPACS on a given date is converted and stored as a single image in Dentrix Ascend Imaging.

  • Multiple images that were taken in MiPACS on a given date (using a Template/Mount) are converted and either put into the best matching Dentrix Ascend Imaging template, such as 4BW, FMX, or Tiled if no template matches well.

• Patterson Imaging

  • Any version 17.x and later can be converted.

    Note: The Patterson Imaging website states that Patterson Imaging version 13 and later can be upgraded to version 17, but this has not been verified for every previous Patterson Imaging version. Inquire for more information if you are using a Patterson Imaging version prior to version 17.

  • Supports conversion of all Patterson Imaging intraoral X-rays, extraoral X-rays, intraoral color (camera) images, and extraoral color (digital camera) images.

  • Metadata, including tooth numbers/anatomic region, date of acquisition, and associated images in an exam, are all converted.

  • A single image that was acquired in Patterson Imaging on a given date is converted and stored as a single image in Dentrix Ascend Imaging.

  • Multiple images that were acquired in Patterson Imaging on a given date (using a template/mount) are converted and put into the best matching Dentrix Ascend Imaging template, such as 4BW or FMX, or Tiled if no template matches well.

• Planmeca Romexis

  • Any version 5.x and later can be converted.

  • Supports conversion of all Romexis intraoral X-rays, extraoral X-rays, intraoral color (camera) images, extraoral color (digital camera) images, and 2D snapshots of 3D volumes.

  • Metadata, including tooth numbers/anatomic region, date of acquisition, and associated images in an exam, are all converted.

  • A single image that was acquired in Romexis on a given date is converted and stored as a single image in Dentrix Ascend Imaging.

  • Multiple images that were acquired in Romexis on a given date (using a template/mount) are converted and put into the best matching Dentrix Ascend Imaging template, such as 4BW or FMX, or Tiled if no template matches well.

• Schick CDR DICOM 5.x

  • CDR DICOM version 5.4 is the latest version. (Note: Dentsply-Sirona has declared the end of life for Schick CDR DICOM and will not be adding new versions.)

  • If your practice is running an older version of Schick CDR, it is possible to update to the 5.4 version prior to conversion if needed. (Note: You can download the Schick CDR 5.4 program at no cost.)

  • Metadata, including tooth numbers, date of acquisition, and associated images in an exam, are all converted.

  • A single image that was acquired in Schick CDR on a given date is converted and stored as a single image in Dentrix Ascend Imaging.

  • Multiple images that were taken in Schick CDR on a given date are converted and either put into the best matching Dentrix Ascend Imaging template, such as 4BW, FMX, or Tiled if no template matches well.

• Sirona Sidexis

  • Any version 4.2x and later can be converted.

  • Supports conversion of all Sidexis intraoral X-rays, extraoral X-rays, intraoral color (camera) images, and extraoral color (digital camera) images.

  • Metadata, including tooth numbers/anatomic region, date of acquisition, and associated images in an exam, are all converted.

  • A single image that was acquired in Sidexis on a given date is converted and stored as a single image in Dentrix Ascend Imaging.

  • Multiple images that were acquired in Sidexis on a given date (using a template/mount) are converted and put into the best matching Dentrix Ascend Imaging template, such as 4BW or FMX, or Tiled if no template matches well.

• VixWin

  • VixWin, Vixwin Pro, or Vixwin Platinum ver 3.x and later can be converted.

    Note: Conversion is possible only if VixWin was bridged to the PMS.

  • Supports conversion of all VixWin intraoral X-rays, extraoral X-rays, intraoral color (camera) images, and extraoral color (digital camera) images.

  • Metadata, including tooth numbers/anatomic region, date of acquisition, and associated images in an exam, are all converted.

  • A single image that was acquired in VixWin on a given date is converted and stored as a single image in Dentrix Ascend Imaging.

  • Multiple images that were acquired in VixWin on a given date (using a template/mount) are converted and put into the best matching Dentrix Ascend Imaging template, such as 4BW or FMX, or Tiled if no template matches well.

• XDR

  • Any version 3.2x and later can be converted.

  • Supports conversion of all XDR intraoral X-rays, extraoral X-rays, intraoral color (camera) images, and extraoral color (digital camera) images.

  • Metadata, including tooth numbers/anatomic region, date of acquisition, and associated images in an exam, are all converted.

  • A single image that was acquired in XDR on a given date is converted and stored as a single image in Dentrix Ascend Imaging.

  • Multiple images that were acquired in XDR on a given date (using a template/mount) are converted and put into the best matching Dentrix Ascend Imaging template, such as 4BW or FMX, or Tiled if no template matches well.