Keywords: CephX, cephalometric tracing, AI tracing, 3D imaging, CBCT, STL, ceph tracing, imaging
Summary
This article introduces CephX, a paid add-on integration for Cloud 9 that brings AI cephalometric tracing and 3D imaging directly into your workflow. It covers what CephX does, how it works, available packages, HIPAA compliance, and how to get started.
What Is CephX
CephX is an AI-powered cephalometric tracing and 3D imaging platform made by Orca Dental. Cloud 9 has integrated CephX directly into the software so orthodontic practices can access AI-generated Ceph tracings and 3D image viewing without switching to an external application. CephX's AI engine is FDA-approved, making it a clinically credentialed solution for practices that need accurate, defensible cephalometric analysis as part of their treatment workflow.
What CephX Does
At a high level, CephX helps practices:
- Eliminate the need for external ceph tracing software or manual tracing workflows.
- Submit cephalometric x-rays and receive AI-generated tracings directly in Cloud 9.
- View 3D CBCT and STL files in chair without leaving the patient's record.
- Track imaging stages from baseline through final across a patient's treatment.
- Monitor case usage and receive alerts when a package is running low.
How It Works
Once CephX is enabled for your practice, the workflow is straightforward and fully embedded in Cloud 9. Clinical staff can access the CephX program directly inside Cloud 9 for ceph tracing and other imaging stages without ever leaving the software.
- From the patient's Images page, clinical staff can send a cephalometric x-ray to CephX with a single click. If a facial profile image exists for the same stage, the system will prompt you to include it for superimposition analysis.
- After the image is submitted, real-time status indicators show whether the image is processing, in manual review, or ready to view.
- Once ready, the AI-generated ceph tracing is available to view directly within Cloud 9. No separate login or application is required.
- If an image has already been sent, Cloud 9 recognizes this and presents options to view the existing tracing or reprocess it as a replacement or a new stage. This prevents accidental duplicate submissions.
- Practice admins can configure and manage the CephX integration from Practice Information in Cloud 9 and will receive an alert when a package has five or fewer cases remaining.
Packages Available
CephX is a case-count-based paid add-on. There are two packages available:
- 2D Pro: AI cephalometric tracing for 2D Ceph images.
- 3D Pro: 3D CBCT and STL image viewing.
- 2D Pro + 3D Pro: The full integration covering both AI Ceph tracing and 3D imaging.
Pricing is set by CephX directly and is not determined by Planet DDS. For current pricing information, contact CephX at https://cephx.com/contact-us/ or info@cephx.com, or support@cephx.com
Is CephX HIPAA Compliant
Yes. The integration is designed as a HIPAA-compliant solution. Patient data transmitted to CephX is sent through secure API calls, and Planet DDS and CephX have contracted to support this compliance requirement.
Ready to Add CephX to Your Practice?
CephX is available to Cloud 9 orthodontic practices as a paid add-on. To get started:
- Contact CephX directly to sign a contract for a 2D Pro and/or 3D Pro package. Reach out to CephX: https://cephx.com/contact-us/ or info@cephx.com, or support@cephx.com to get started.
- Once your contract is in place, CephX will notify the Planet DDS team.
- Planet DDS will configure the integration in your Cloud 9 account.
- Once enabled, CephX will be accessible from the patient's Images page and patient menu in Cloud 9.
Already Have CephX?
Navigate to the Cloud 9: Using the CephX Integration article here for more details. For further questions, reach out to Support.
As always, if you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Cloud 9 Support by emailing us at cloud9support@planetdds.com, or chatting us online using the chat bubble on the lower right at https://cloud9support.planetdds.com/hc/en-us, or giving us a call during our business hours of 8:00 AM EST to 8:00 PM EST at the 1.800.394.6050 option 2.