What are your CAD/CAM suggestions for small labs?

Joe P. Forte · Owner at Technical Crown & Bridge

Hi there - we're a 6 person lab in Missouri - bought a 3shape last november.  The best thing we ever did! We looked at alot of other systems, but kept coming back to 3shape.  .  We also had asked around and wanted to know who provided the best training (we bought ours through Dentsply).... — tagged 3 products3Shape Dental System™
3Shape, Inc.
CAD/CAM

Brad Isbill · Waxer at Isbill Dental Lab

3 shape hands down. i have HAD both. i no longer have dental wings — tagged 3Shape Dental System™ and 3Shape, Inc.

Chris Frye · Territory Manager at Whip Mix Corp.

The 3Shape is ideal for entry into the digital world. 3Shape does normally have an annual fee, but they do have a promo right now that waives that fee for 3 years. Let me know if you would like some additional information if you have't received it already. — tagged 3 products3Shape Dental System™
3Shape, Inc.
CAD/CAM

Shanda Robb · Territory Support Manager at Axsys Dental Solutions

You would love the Identica Blue Scanner powered by exocad!
It's a completely open CAD system and doesn't have annual fees! It has a user friendly interface and is the easiest system to learn when just getting into CAD/CAM!

I've worked with many different CAD systems over the last 13 years while working... — tagged 5 usersexocad America
3Shape, Inc.
CAD/CAM
Medit Identica Blue 3D Scanner
Medit Identica Blue Scanner & Apex CAD Software

Scott S. · Works at Dominion Milling Center

exocad!! Medit scanners are great! Both the S.E. and the new Blue.
We have used and sold over Fifty units, and 100% happy techs!
Can make anything and has every single function of 3shape for 1/2 the cost over 5 year period.
Scott @804-285-0777 (Dominion Milling Center and Prime Dental Products)
Lowest... — tagged 3 usersMedit Corp.
exocad DentalCAD Software
Medit Identica Blue Scanner & Apex CAD Software

Richard Green · Delivery Boy at All Things Dental

So many choices! For a newbie I thnik the level of support is really important. I'm sure you can negotiate a similar price with many vendors. Every scanner has its own virtues, I like white light best, but availabe and knowledgeable support should sway your decision. (also watch for costs that can be...