Align’s iTero Scanners Now Integrate with CS Imaging Version 8

Carestream Dental has announced the integration of Align Technology's iTero™ intraoral scanners with both CS Imaging version 8 and Sensei Cloud (which is only available in the United States and United Kingdom). This collaboration offers dental practices increased flexibility in working with their preferred equipment and practice management software, resulting in simplified workflows, reduced errors, and streamlined case management, according to a press release from Carestream Dental.

Lisa Ashby, CEO of Carestream Dental, expressed her enthusiasm in the press release for the integration, stating, "We are incredibly excited about this announcement since it is applicable to both our Carestream Dental equipment brand and our Sensei practice and patient management software brand. Ultimately, these integrations will translate into smoother, faster workflows for our equipment and software customers who use iTero intraoral scanners."

The direct integration ensures that CS Imaging can transmit all patient data to the iTero scanner with 1 click, eliminating the need for manual reentry of patient information across different software platforms. As CS Imaging serves as the core imaging database for a practice, scans performed with an iTero scanner, along with other dental images such as CBCT scans, radiographs, and intraoral camera images, are automatically consolidated in one central location, optimizing workflow efficiency. The unified display of all images on a single screen aids in enhancing patient understanding of their oral health and treatment options, ultimately leading to increased case acceptance.

For Sensei Cloud users utilizing an iTero scanner, Sensei Cloud becomes the convenient single source of truth, housing all clinical information and events in one easily accessible location. Scans conducted with an iTero scanner are automatically recorded in Sensei Cloud, minimizing the need for redundant clinical notes, and patient information is pre-populated, further streamlining the process. Sensei Cloud, the software-as-a-service platform from Sensei, serves as the comprehensive practice and patient management solution brand from Carestream Dental.

Kerri Kling, Vice President of Align lab channel and strategic accounts, highlighted the significance of syncing iTero imaging systems with key practice systems, stating, "Providing an easy way for doctors to sync the valuable data that iTero imaging systems capture with key practice systems, such as those from Carestream Dental, not only enhances practice efficiency but helps patients better understand their oral health treatment needs through visualization on the iTero scanner."