Serving West Bromwich & Sandwell • 341 Birmingham Road, B43 7AP
CBCT and OPG scans for West Bromwich: a Sandwell imaging hub at Great Barr
Our “Birmingham” address can be misleading. 341 Birmingham Road, B43 7AP is in the borough of Sandwell, a short run up Newton Road from West Bromwich town centre. For West Bromwich patients and dentists, we are a local service.
- GDC regulated
- CQC registered
- IRMER-compliant
Prices
- OPG (including assessment)£79
- CBCT scan£139 per arch
- Consultation if you have no referring dentist£54
Closer than the address suggests
The hub sits on the A34 at Great Barr, just north of M6 junction 7. The area is part of Sandwell, the same borough as West Bromwich, and falls within NHS Black Country’s area. For many people in West Bromwich, Hamstead, Newton and Charlemont, we are closer than Birmingham city centre.
By car (about 4–5 miles)
- Via Newton Road: from West Bromwich town centre, take the A4031 All Saints Way to the A4041 Newton Road. Follow it to the Scott Arms, then turn north onto the A34 Birmingham Road towards Walsall. Typically around 15 minutes.
- Via the motorway: M5 north from junction 1, then the M6 to junction 7. The hub is about half a mile north of J7 on the A34.
For parking questions, please call before you travel.
By bus (one change)
- Take the 5 from West Bromwich bus station towards Sutton Coldfield. It runs via Lyndon, Charlemont and Newton Road.
- Get off at Gorse Farm, Bromford Walk, near the Scott Arms.
- From the Great Barr Scott Arms stops, take the 51 or X51 towards Walsall to Grove Vale, Chapel Lane, a short walk from the hub.
Times vary, so check the Network West Midlands journey planner.
Often, an OPG is the right first step
Not everyone needs a 3D scan. Often, a straightforward panoramic X-ray (OPG) answers the question. A dentist may want an overview of wisdom teeth, missing teeth or bone levels. A clinic may have asked for a recent OPG before planning treatment. An OPG is quick, with seconds of exposure in a 5–10 minute appointment. It also uses a lower dose than a CBCT. It costs £79, including assessment.
If the OPG raises a question that needs 3D detail, such as a lower wisdom tooth root near the nerve or bone width at an implant site, a CBCT (£139 per arch) can be justified as a separate step. We can often do it on the same visit. See CBCT vs OPG.
No dentist? You can still be seen, the right way
UK radiation law (IR(ME)R 2017) says no X-ray may be taken unless it has been justified for you as an individual. So we can’t simply take a scan on request. If you don’t have a referring dentist, the booking form adds a short consultation (£54). A clinician assesses what you need, which may be an OPG, a CBCT or sometimes no X-ray at all. You see the price as you go, and nothing is paid until the last step. Booking a fixed time needs a £30 deposit, which is deducted on the day.
Scans we provide
OPG panoramic X-ray
An overview of all the teeth and jaws. See OPG scans.
CBCT 3D scan
Small to large fields of view for implants, wisdom teeth, root canals and more. See CBCT scans.
Implant planning
Wisdom teeth
See wisdom teeth scans.
For Sandwell and West Bromwich practices
Refer online in a few minutes and attach notes and previous radiographs. There is no online payment for dentist referrals. Patients are usually seen within 24–48 hours. Most scans are delivered the same day, and complex cases may take up to 24 hours. You receive DICOM datasets and JPG previews by encrypted transfer, and a structured radiology report (£115) can be added. Exposure and dose details for your IR(ME)R records are available on request. See for dentists and radiation safety.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm. Saturday and Sunday by appointment. Please arrive a few minutes early so we can check your details and explain what will happen. If you have accessibility needs, let us know when you book. There is step-free and wheelchair access.
Frequently asked questions
Are you in Birmingham or Sandwell?
Both, in a sense. Our postal address is Great Barr, Birmingham B43, but the postcode B43 7AP falls within the Metropolitan Borough of Sandwell. It is also in the West Bromwich parliamentary constituency.
What is the quickest way from West Bromwich by car?
The most direct route is the A4041 Newton Road to the Scott Arms, then north on the A34 Birmingham Road towards Walsall. That is about 4–5 miles, typically around 15 minutes. Alternatively, use the M5 and M6 to junction 7, which is about half a mile from the hub.
Can I get there by bus from West Bromwich?
Yes. Take the NX West Midlands 5 from West Bromwich bus station towards Sutton Coldfield. It runs along Newton Road. Get off at Gorse Farm, Bromford Walk near the Scott Arms. Then take the 51 or X51 from the Great Barr Scott Arms stops towards Walsall to Grove Vale, Chapel Lane, a short walk from the hub. Check times on the Network West Midlands journey planner.
A clinic has asked me for an OPG, but I don’t have a UK dentist. Can you help?
An OPG still has to be justified by a dentist under UK law. If you have no dentist referring you, our booking form adds a short consultation (£54) so a clinician can assess and justify the X-ray. The OPG is £79, including assessment.
Do you treat patients as well?
No. The hub is a diagnostic-only imaging service. After your scan, the images go to your dentist, who carries on with your care.
Ready to arrange a CBCT or OPG scan?
Book online in a few minutes, or call us if you are not sure which scan you need. Dentists can refer with the same form.