Access One-Click Imaging
Now you can capture, view, and manage dental images directly within Dentrix Ascend. Cloud-based imaging workflows help you move faster, document accurately, and support confident diagnosis and treatment planning.
Transform your dental imaging
With Ascend Imaging, images are captured with a single click, securely stored in the cloud, and automatically linked to the patient record. When paired with Detect AI, imaging becomes a powerful tool for diagnosis, documentation, and patient education.
How It Works
No-miss billing with auto-coding
Never miss billing again. CDT codes auto-attach to x-rays and post directly to the Ascend ledger. Capture the image and ensure accurate reimbursement with no extra steps
Secure cloud image transfer
All images are stored and synced in Ascend’s cloud-native platform. This ensures secure backups, HIPAA compliance, and instant availability across your practice.
Plug-and-play open architecture
Ascend imaging supports 2D, 3D, CBCT, and CAD/CAM devices, with no extra fees or integrations. Compatibility with 150+ devices keeps your workflows flexible and future-ready.
See what’s included
Mistake-proof features
| Features | Description |
| Claims auto-coding & posting | Never miss billing for x-rays. CDT codes automatically attach to each x-ray captured, and Ascend can auto-attach it to the Ledger. |
| Reassign image to a patient | Wrong patient chart open? Reassign the image to the correct patient without a retake. |
| Recovery folder | Review and assign recovered x-rays to the correct patient record and appointment date, no retake needed. |
| Image stacks & customization | Access past and present images in an organized series. |
| Image audit trail | Track every image with HIPAA-compliant audit logs. |
Customization features
| Features | Description |
| Full-mouth FMX capture | Anatomical View lets you pan through the entire FMX at full resolution. With Detect AI enabled, AI analysis appears on the applicable tooth number. |
| Image stacks | Access every image in organized stacks directly from the chart. |
| Pediatric Bitewing series | Support proper acquisition of 2BW exams, no restarting needed. |
Navigation features
| Features | Description |
| Image zooming | Zoom from 100% up to 800% with clarity to support patient education. |
| Dual-monitor compatible | Ascend imaging remembers your monitor preference and opens on the same screen next time. |
| Window-leveling | Tailor image brightness for clear viewing. |
3D-ready / 2D improvements
| Features | Description |
| Hardware compatibility | Plug and play with 150+ hardware devices and sensors. |
| Modalities | One application for 2D, 3D CAD/CAM, and 3D CBCT tools. |
| Modules | Fast, organized access to all patient images, sorted by type, device, or specialty workflow, with no additional cost. |
Detect AI Profitability Calculator
Detect AI, powered by VideaHealth, integrates FDA-approved artificial intelligence (AI) directly into Ascend imaging to enhance x-ray analysis and caries detection.
Use this calculator to estimate how Detect AI can impact your caries detection rates, ROI, and how quickly this powerful tool can pay for itself.
Dental Care Acceptance & Delivery
Dentrix Ascend connects your clinical workflows - from charting and imaging to AI-assisted diagnostics - so you can provide better care and improve treatment acceptance from any device.
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