MedScan
Medical Imaging Guides
Free educational resources for radiologists, dentists, and physicians. Learn how to view and analyze medical scans on mobile.
How to Read a Dental CBCT Scan
Systematic review approach: planes, windowing, landmarks (IAN canal, sinus), artifacts, when to refer.
9 min readMisch Bone Density Classification (D1–D4) Explained
HU ranges per class, typical jaw locations, implant-protocol implications, CBCT grayscale caveats.
7 min readDental Implant Planning on iPad
CBCT import → arch trace → cross-sections → ridge measurements → bone density → safety margins.
8 min readPanoramic X-Ray vs CBCT
Dose, cost, and diagnostic use-cases — when 2D pano is enough and when 3D CBCT is indicated.
7 min readBest DICOM Viewer for iPad (2026)
Honest roundup: MedScan, OsiriX HD, OHIF in Safari and more, with a criteria table.
8 min readConnect an iPhone/iPad DICOM Viewer to PACS (DICOMweb)
QIDO-RS/WADO-RS explained, Orthanc & dcm4chee setup, Basic auth and OAuth2/PKCE, troubleshooting.
8 min readEvery DICOM Format This Viewer Opens
Transfer syntaxes and codecs, SEG/RTSTRUCT/RTDOSE/GSPS/SR/PDF objects, multiframe, fusion, WSI.
8 min readHow to View CT Scans on iPhone & iPad
Step-by-step guide to opening DICOM CT files on iOS. MPR, measurements, and navigation.
6 min readBest Dental CBCT Viewer for iPad
Open panoramic X-rays, periapical, and CBCT scans. Implant planning tools for dentists.
5 min readHow to View X-Ray Images on iPhone
View digital radiographs, adjust window/level, measure bone length and angles.
5 min readHow to View MRI Scans on Your Phone
Multi-sequence MRI navigation, W/L for MR, multi-panel layouts on iPhone.
5 min readHow to Open a DICOM CD on iPhone or iPad
Transfer DICOM files from a CD or DVD to your iPhone via AirDrop, iCloud, or USB.
4 min readBest Free DICOM Viewer for iPhone
What's included in the free tier, how it compares to desktop options, privacy.
5 min readWhy Your DICOM Viewer Should Work Offline
HIPAA compliance, privacy, and practical reasons to choose offline-first.
5 min readDICOM Format: Complete Guide
What is DICOM, file structure, transfer syntaxes, modalities, and privacy considerations.
7 min readReady to Try MedScan?
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