Clinical intake · CAD planning · validation · production handoff

Digital dental work, organised from scan to delivery.

A connected workspace for dentists, technicians and Labs: structure the clinical request, plan the work, verify the geometry and prepare a traceable production handoff.

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Technical CAD preview of a dental restoration with margin and clearance markers
AI restoration planningScan → AI Design → Validate → Export

Margins, contacts, clearance and thickness are checked before the final CAD handoff.

Scan & photo intakeRestorations & implantsSplints & denturesValidation & production
The next chapter of digital dentistry

Drawing lines is CAD (Computer Aided Design). Connecting the dots is CAID.

01Scan understanding

Reads prepared, opposing and bite scans together with clinical photos and references.

02Structured treatment work

Supports fixed, removable, implant and review-only work in one Case.

03CAD and production context

Keeps materials, shades, files, machine targets and task notes together.

04Verification before handoff

Checks mesh quality, fit-related gates, thickness, clearance, contacts and occlusion.

Partners & ecosystem

One workflow around the materials and machines Labs already know.

VOCO logoDECAD/CAM materials
VITA logoDEShade systems
Ivoclar logoLIRestorative materials
GC logoJPDental materials
Kulzer logoDEDental materials
Formlabs Dental logoUS3D printing
SHINING 3D logoCNScanning
HeyGears logoCN3D printing
imes-icore logoDEMilling
Dentsply Sirona logoUSScanning and production

Brand names and logos belong to their respective owners. They are shown to indicate materials and production technologies commonly used by Labs in the SmileCAD AI ecosystem; their display does not imply endorsement, affiliation or direct partnership unless separately stated.

One case, three connected roles

Give each dental professional the workspace they actually need.

Clinical instructions stay with the case while the Lab and technician receive the structured tasks, files, shade and material context needed to continue work.

Digital upper dental arch with a planned restoration
DDentist / clinic

Send a complete case to the right Lab.

  • Find and compare Labs by location, services and published prices.
  • Upload scans, photos and clinical references in one request.
  • Specify teeth, restoration type, shade, material and task comment.
  • Track requests, updates and delivered work in one Case history.
CAD restoration and validation markers
TDental technician

Plan, design and validate each restoration.

  • Build fixed, implant, removable, splint, model and review tasks per tooth or arch.
  • Prepare CAD candidates with material, shade and production context retained per task.
  • Review margin, thickness, clearance, contacts, occlusion and export gates.
  • Spend time on clinical decisions and refinement, not rebuilding fragmented hand-offs.
Implant restoration CAD planning
LDental Lab

Receive clear requests and run a predictable queue.

  • Publish a Lab profile, services, delivery area and price list.
  • Receive structured work items instead of fragmented messages and files.
  • Quote, accept and earn from clearly scoped work with net-price context.
  • Keep scan files, material requests, instructions and export records together.
More than a single restoration workflow

One case can carry the clinical context, the CAD task list and the production decision.

Work across single teeth, multi-unit restorations, implant-supported work, splints, dentures, diagnostic designs, print models and review-only tasks. Prepare a direct material order from selected manufacturer products when it is time to produce.

Implant and restorative work
Implant and restorative work

Implant crowns, scanbody context, bridge units, veneers, inlays and onlays.

Occlusion and removable work
Occlusion and removable work

Occlusal splints, bite registration, diagnostic models, dentures and try-ins.

Clinical-to-production handoff
Clinical-to-production handoff

Scans, photos, shades, material choice, CAD output, milling and printing parameters.

Built for modern dental work

Lower the barrier to digital production without lowering the clinical standard.

SmileCAD AI connects the clinical request, Lab selection, structured CAD work and production handoff in a browser-based workflow. You do not need a local CAD workstation, milling machine or in-house production team to send a complete digital case.

A dentist can delegate design and manufacturing to a suitable Lab. A technician can start from guided work items, AI proposals and visible validation gates instead of an unstructured CAD process.

01

Browser-first workflow

Send scans, specify work, review the case and coordinate with a Lab from one workspace.

02

Production through a Lab

Find a partner, send structured requirements and let the Lab handle design or manufacturing.

03

Guided technician workflow

AI proposes the next steps and keeps margins, contacts, thickness and export gates visible.

04

Materials when you need them

Browse selected manufacturer materials and prepare product/order handoff alongside the Case.

AI-assisted production target

Less repetitive setup. More time for expert decisions.

SmileCAD AI targets planning, candidate placement and gate checks first. The technician still reviews and approves the final result.

Manual CAD setup10–20 min

Typical prep and planning time.

AI first passSeconds

Plan, candidate and checklist.

Expert reviewRequired

Technician approves final work.

Pre-checks8 gates

Mesh, thickness, contacts, occlusion and export.

Compare the workflow

Keep the desktop CAD where it is strongest. Remove the friction around every Case.

SmileCAD AI is a browser-first workflow layer for clinical intake, Lab selection, collaboration and production handoff. It complements dedicated desktop CAD rather than claiming to replace every specialist tool.

✓ Included in the core workflow✓× Partial, module-specific or ecosystem-specific× Not part of the workflow
Workflow capabilitySmileCAD AIexocad DentalCAD3Shape Dental SystemDentsply Sirona inLab CAD
Browser-first workflow without a high-end CAD workstationPlan, request, review and coordinate work online without maintaining a high-end local CAD workstation.✓×✓××
AI-guided clinical intakeSurface missing scans, photos, shade details and task instructions before handoff.✓×✓×✓×
AI design proposal and validation gatesGenerate a candidate, then keep fit, thickness, clearance, contact and occlusion gates visible.✓✓×✓×✓×
Open Lab marketplaceDiscover suitable Labs by location, services, availability and delivery scope.✓×××
Compare published Lab net pricesCompare service prices before selecting a Lab for the Case.✓×××
Send a structured Case to a LabPass teeth, tasks, files, shade, material and status in one request.✓✓×✓✓×
Cross-role Case timelineKeep clinic, CAD and Lab updates, files and decisions in one history.✓✓×✓✓×
Material selection and order handoffRetain a material choice with the Case and prepare a selected-product handoff.✓✓✓×✓
Machine, material and production contextKeep machine profile, material and export strategy with the Case record.✓✓✓×✓
Case, scan and file managementOrganize case data, scans, references and related files in the workflow.✓✓✓✓
Browser-based case sharing and reviewShare case information and 3D context with collaborators beyond the local CAD workstation.✓✓×✓✓×

Comparison reflects the standard, integrated workflow as of 2026. Optional modules and third-party connections are covered in Integrations.

Clinical-to-production record

Clinical data, CAD work and production evidence in one controlled record.

SmileCAD AI converts scattered clinical inputs into a structured Case, makes missing information visible and preserves the decisions needed before milling, printing or external CAD.

Clinic

Complete request, Lab comparison, photos, shades and follow-up updates.

CAD team

Structured work items, review gates and editable production context.

Lab

Published services, net pricing, delivery scope and production export.

Human-approved automation

AI structures and proposes. The clinician and technician retain approval.

Built for dental production teams

Clinical clarity and production control in the same case record.

Illustrative pilot-workflow feedback from the roles SmileCAD AI is designed to connect.

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“I can send the scan, shade and clinical notes once, then compare Labs and see every update without chasing messages.”
Clinic owner
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“A structured Case removes repetitive setup. The first pass and visible gates let me focus on the work that needs expert judgement.”
CAD/CAM technician
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“Clear scope, net-price context and complete files make it easier to accept more predictable work and keep the production queue moving.”
Dental Lab owner
Choose the workspace that fits your role

Start with requests. Move into CAD when your workflow needs it.

Create an account first, then choose the workspace you want to evaluate on first sign-in.

For clinics

Lite

Always Free

For clinics sending structured cases to a Lab.

  • Case requests
  • Lab comparison
  • Case updates
For technicians

Pro

$99 / month

For technicians building and reviewing digital work.

  • Everything in Lite
  • CAD workspace
  • Production handoff
For laboratories

Lab

$249 / month

For active laboratories coordinating complete production work.

  • Everything in Pro
  • Unlimited cases
  • Lab directory card
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