Anchor Orthodontics Wakefield Now Has iCAT CBCT 3D Imaging

Our iCAT CBCT 3D imaging scanner has arrived in Wakefield. What CBCT technology means for your care and why we chose the lowest-radiation option available.

By Dr. Courtney Lavigne, DMD, Board-Certified Orthodontist

March 11, 2026

Something very exciting just arrived at our Wakefield office, and we could not be more thrilled to share it.

We have had this technology at our Providence location for some time now, and our patients there have experienced firsthand what a difference it makes. Now we are bringing that same level of care to South County.

What Is a CBCT Scanner?

A CBCT (Cone Beam CT) gives us a full three-dimensional view of your teeth, jaw, airway, and bone structure. This is something a traditional 2D X-ray simply cannot do. With this level of detail, we can identify the exact amount of expansion needed, evaluate airway concerns with precision, and build more accurate treatment plans for better outcomes.

We can see teeth, airways, jaw structure, and bone all in three dimensions, which means more precise diagnosis, better treatment planning, and ultimately, better results for our patients.

What About Radiation?

We did our research before selecting this machine. The iCAT Cone Beam CT is one of the lowest-radiation options available, and the settings we use for a full CBCT scan are roughly equivalent to about one day of natural background radiation, similar to a single panoramic radiograph. We would never bring a technology into our practice that we were not completely confident in from a safety standpoint.

Why This Matters for Our Wakefield Patients

This investment means that patients at our Wakefield office now have access to the same advanced diagnostic imaging we offer in Providence. Whether we are planning early intervention treatment for a child, evaluating an airway concern, or working up a complex adult case, we now have a complete three-dimensional picture to work from right here in South County.

This is the kind of investment we make because we believe every patient deserves the highest standard of care.

Anchor Orthodontics serves patients in Wakefield, South Kingstown, Narragansett, Kingston, Westerly, Charlestown, and Providence, Rhode Island. To schedule a consultation, call us at (401) 782-1221 or book online at anchororthodontics.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a CBCT scanner?

A CBCT, or Cone Beam CT, gives us a full three-dimensional view of the teeth, jaw, airway, and bone structure, something a traditional 2D X-ray simply cannot do. Seeing all of that in three dimensions means more precise diagnosis, better treatment planning, and ultimately better results.

Is CBCT safe? What about radiation?

We researched this carefully before selecting the machine. The iCAT Cone Beam CT is one of the lowest-radiation options available, and the settings we use for a full scan are roughly equivalent to about one day of natural background radiation, similar to a single panoramic radiograph. We would not bring in a technology we were not completely confident in on safety.

Why does 3D imaging matter for my child's treatment?

With this level of detail we can identify the exact amount of expansion needed, evaluate airway concerns with precision, and build more accurate plans. Whether we are planning early intervention for a child or working up a complex case, we have a complete three-dimensional picture to work from.

Is this available at both offices?

Yes. We have had this technology at our Providence location for some time, and it is now at our Wakefield office as well, so South County families have access to the same advanced diagnostic imaging.

Want a consultation with advanced 3D imaging? Consultations for kids at Anchor Orthodontics are complimentary and no referral is needed, in Providence and Wakefield. Book a consultation.