DS Core® for labs: Cloud solutions for dental labs

DS Core empowers dental labs to optimize workflows and strengthen collaboration with clinicians. Receive orders seamlessly, manage case files efficiently, and access real-time communication tools that keep you connected throughout every step of the process. With seamless integration into your preferred CAD/CAM software and secure storage of digital files, DS Core provides the flexibility and efficiency you need to deliver outstanding results while growing your business.

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Why labs collaborate with dentists through DS Core

Open order and collaboration solution

Simplify order intake and case file management with easily accessible, cloud-based tools. Collaborate in real time with dentists, exchange files, and streamline communication effortlessly.

Lab workflow integration 

Integrate seamlessly with leading CAD/CAM software like inLab® and 3Shape Dental System. Download and process case files in multiple formats, including STL, PLY, or Exocad, for flexible workflows.

Cloud storage and file sharing

Store received case files, completed designs, and manufacturing documentation conveniently online for future access. Additionally, serve analog customers by creating and sharing digital impressions of physical models.1

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Flexible ordering solution

Outsource design work or order services from trusted labs and partners through DS Core, giving you greater flexibility to meet your customers’ needs.

One central platform for your lab workflows

Connect your inLab software with DS Core

Automate your workflow by sending digital impressions, designs, and case data from the practice's chairside system directly to your lab — no manual transfers needed.

Collaborate with dentists through DS Core

With DS Core, dentists can upload intraoral scans, orders, and notes into one secure cloud workspace to support efficient, real-time communication with your lab.

Open a world of possibilities with cloud connectivity

Leverage DS Core for workflow efficiency

Discover how DS Core can be used across a number of existing workflows to connect dentists with labs and make collaboration more efficient.

Embrace digital impression-taking

Grow your lab business with highly accurate scan data from Primescan® and our digital transfer platform with DS Core.

Choose integrated CAD/CAM equipment

CAD/CAM with inLab gives you freedom of choice in digitally connected scanning, designing, and manufacturing solutions.

The DS Core experience for dental labs

Step 1: Receive orders          

Set up your profile with all the necessary information about your lab, including your service offerings, working hours and location. By offering your services on DS Core, you can reach all dentists on the platform. In addition, go ahead and invite your current customers to connect with you on DS Core. Start receiving orders from your partner practices and new customers.

Step 2: Manage orders

DS Core provides a central order overview with all your customers, orders, files, and messages in one place. Efficiently manage all incoming orders and review provided scans and case details. With all your data on one platform, you can streamline your communication and have all information at one glance.

Step 3: Collaborate with dentists 

Need to clarify order details? Benefit from simplified collaboration and communication tools for your practice-lab collaboration. Exchange messages with your partner practice via the messenger-like chat function and upload files for additional information or design review.

Step 4: Design and manufacture               

With DS Core you can use your preferred software and equipment. Download scans in a variety of formats (.dxd, .ply, .stl, or exocad), giving you the freedom to work the way you want. Using Dentsply Sirona software, you can open scan files from DS Core directly in inLab CAD for a seamless design workflow. 3Shape Dental System software users benefit from a direct integration between DS Core and 3Shape Communicate for a fast and efficient CAD/CAM workflow.

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Frequently asked questions about DS Core for labs

DS Core is a cloud-based platform designed to streamline workflows for practices and labs by centralizing orders, files, and communications. It also integrates with CAD/CAM systems like 3Shape, Exocad, and inLab to enhance collaboration and productivity in your lab.

Yes! Once you are registered to DS Core, practices can go to their profile and search for your lab to set it as a preferred partner.

DS Core supports STL, PLY, .dxd, and Exocad as downloadable formats. It also offers cloud storage for scans, X-rays, and other documents.

DS Core provides a messaging interface where you can communicate with practices and clinics. The platform also enables you to share design files and proposals and download scans or case documents as needed.

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How dental labs succeed with DS Core

Linking labs and practices

"With DS Core, I no longer waste time searching through different emails, texts, shared folders, or portals to find what I’m looking for – everything from intraoral scans and X-rays to my orders and communications are together in one convenient place. The opportunities are tremendous: with this digital step forward, both labs and practices are now digital neighbors - no longer separated by distance."

Devaughn Fraser, Director, Highland Dental Lab, Canada

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