Cloud platforms bring scans, X-rays, planning and production together, so practice, lab and specialist work from the same data.
The main platforms
First the platforms of Straumann, Dentsply Sirona and 3Shape, then the others A to Z.
International
Straumann calls AXS a cloud-based platform at the core of the Straumann Integrated Digital Ecosystem. Scanning, planning, smile design, production, ordering and education are reached through one environment.
IJsselstein
Dentsply Sirona calls DS Core the foundation of connected dentistry. The cloud platform brings imaging, intraoral scans, milling and 3D printing together with diagnostics, treatment planning and lab collaboration.
Zoetermeer
3Shape calls Unite the workflow engine that comes with TRIOS: from digital impression to treatment conclusion, with patient and case management, lab communication and partner apps in the Unite Store.
København, Denmark
More platforms
Carestream Dental offers Swissmeda ICC (Imaging and Case Collaboration), a cloud-based application for storing, sharing and collaborating on case data.
Atlanta, United States
International
exocad connects clinicians, dental technicians, production centres and design services through dentalshare, a multidirectional data transfer tool, and exocad webview for viewing 3D designs on any device.
Darmstadt, Germany
International
Medit describes Medit Link as one platform for consultations, data management and lab collaboration, with cloud storage, app and web versions and integrations with software partners.
Planmeca offers Romexis Image Cloud: a cloud service that hosts the Romexis database and patient images, provided by Entteri Oy, a Planmeca Group company.
Helsinki, Finland
At a glance
A tick means: stated on the manufacturer’s website, and links to that page. A dot means: not stated, not necessarily absent.
| Company | Cloud-based | Browser or app access, anywhere | No local installation needed | Third-party integrations | Partner programme for third-party apps | X-ray and CBCT images in the cloud | DICOM support | Implant planning | Restoration design (CAD) | Milling and 3D printing | Lab collaboration and case sending | Open file formats (STL, PLY, OBJ) | Smile design and patient visualisation | Clear aligner workflows | Free entry option |
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| Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | · | Yes | Yes | · | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Straumann | Yes | · | Yes | Yes | · | · | · | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | · | Yes | Yes | · |
| Yes | Yes | · | Yes | Yes | · | · | · | · | Yes | Yes | · | · | Yes | Yes |
| Yes | Yes | · | Yes | · | Yes | Yes | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| exocad | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | Yes | Yes | · | · | · |
| Yes | Yes | · | Yes | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · | · |
| Medit | Yes | Yes | · | Yes | Yes | · | · | · | Yes | · | Yes | · | Yes | · | Yes |
Digital workflow
An intraoral scan as the digital starting point.
X-ray and CBCT images with the same patient.
Digital planning with all data in one place.
Milling or printing in the practice or at the lab.
A restoration made for the patient.
Knowledge and education
An overview of CPD and the manufacturers’ own academies.
This page is an independent information profile. Being listed does not mean there is a commercial partnership. Product images are illustrative. Facts checked on the companies’ websites on 27 and 28 October 2026.