I'm from a dental office and I think the customer service when we have needed it has been fantastic. Most recently we had a material failure and needed a replacement, I called the home office and within that 15 minute phone call Ericka helped me reor...read moreI'm from a dental office and I think the customer service when we have needed it has been fantastic. Most recently we had a material failure and needed a replacement, I called the home office and within that 15 minute phone call Ericka helped me reorder the part and we got it the next day. She dealt with the warranty and it was about as easy an experiencevas I've ever had.In my mind when so many products are similar, the stand out has to be the people working with you. This company is doing something right.read less - 9/25/2026
Gevik Marcarian
Great experience so far from sales to tech support. - 9/17/2026
Chelsea Bricker
Working with CAD-Ray has been a great experience. The support is friendly and available when I need them. - 9/08/2026
Dr. Emmanuelle Zennie
I’ve been a customer of cadray since 2022, they have always been professional, efficient and attentive. From the purchase of the equipment to warranty support, with the consistent and reliable rapport from our tech support specialist Ericka, they hel...read moreI’ve been a customer of cadray since 2022, they have always been professional, efficient and attentive. From the purchase of the equipment to warranty support, with the consistent and reliable rapport from our tech support specialist Ericka, they helped a technologically challenged dentist (me) cross over to digital dentistry. Thank you CadRay!🩷read less - 9/03/2026
R B
Such a great customer service! If i were to buy another scanner, I would buy with them - 8/21/2026
Smiles On Greatwood
Ericka Garcia was able to move her schedule around to do a last minute Zoom training with me since I has free time with no patients. She was very knowledgable and went over test pt scans with me practicing while on the Zoom. - 8/20/2026
Zirkarts Dental Laboratory
I am a prosthodontist and lab owner, and I have been working in the digital dentistry world for more than 15 years, with experience using many different companies and systems.After replacing a couple of milling units, I had the opportunity and good f...read moreI am a prosthodontist and lab owner, and I have been working in the digital dentistry world for more than 15 years, with experience using many different companies and systems.After replacing a couple of milling units, I had the opportunity and good fortune to work with Cad-Ray. As we all know, starting a new relationship can sometimes be a little hit or miss. In the beginning, things were not completely smooth, but what truly makes a company great and successful is its service, dedication, and commitment to its clients—especially when there are a few hiccups along the way.Cad-Ray has been absolutely fantastic. Their entire team has gone above and beyond my expectations, and I genuinely feel that I have found a company I can work with for a long time.I am now a big fan and would not hesitate to purchase through Cad-Ray again. Thank you to the entire team for your dedication, support, and commitment to your clients.God bless you guys!Giancarlo Romero DDS, MSread less - 8/15/2026
Liliana Paz
Their support post sale is really what makes them 5 stars. I was able to reach out and get help with my questions immediately, even when I had a patient in the chair. The continuity of support is excellent, Heather handled it start to finish. Respons...read moreTheir support post sale is really what makes them 5 stars. I was able to reach out and get help with my questions immediately, even when I had a patient in the chair. The continuity of support is excellent, Heather handled it start to finish. Responsive and helpful!read less - 8/13/2026
Steven Oshins
I've been fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Ericka multiple times in the past week. She is pleasant, knowledgeable, and very personable. Ericka addressed all of my concerns in a timely manner. I find the company easily available and ...read moreI've been fortunate to have had the opportunity to work with Ericka multiple times in the past week. She is pleasant, knowledgeable, and very personable. Ericka addressed all of my concerns in a timely manner. I find the company easily available and responsive for all remote assistance.read less - 8/11/2026
Missy
I want to give a special shout-out to Griffen and the entire CAD RAY technical support team for their outstanding service and support. Griffen has recently gone above and beyond to help us with our dental equipment. He is knowledgeable, patient, prof...read moreI want to give a special shout-out to Griffen and the entire CAD RAY technical support team for their outstanding service and support. Griffen has recently gone above and beyond to help us with our dental equipment. He is knowledgeable, patient, professional, and truly takes the time to make sure our questions and concerns are addressed.We have also had a wonderful experience with the entire CAD RAY team. Personally we have had the chance to work with Frank and Ryan as well, and they too are amazing! Everyone we have worked with has been responsive, helpful, and committed to getting our issues resolved as quickly as possible.Having a dependable support team is so important in a busy dental office, and CAD RAY has consistently shown us that we can count on them when we need help.Thank you, Griffen and the entire CAD RAY team, for your exceptional customer service and continued support. We truly appreciate everything you do!Annette-Medina Family Dentalread less - 8/07/2026
daniela inman
Thank you so much for your help Erika for your promotion responses and help.You are awesome ! - 7/30/2026
Alex Besmer
I had the best experience with Mr. Bonner and Mr. Cortes. I can’t say I’m the easiest customer and they made this whole process seamless and easy. I’d recommend them to any dentist looking to get into digital workflows. - 7/23/2026
Alaa Moustafa, DDS, MS
excellent customer support and very helpful, patient and professional technical support, thank you Cad-Ray team - 7/09/2026
Tom Bartley
What a fantastic supplier. They stock very hard to find parts and their customer service is superb. So willing to help me in a tough spot. They really hustle to make things awesome. Matt in particular is simply a great guy and a fantastic business pa...read moreWhat a fantastic supplier. They stock very hard to find parts and their customer service is superb. So willing to help me in a tough spot. They really hustle to make things awesome. Matt in particular is simply a great guy and a fantastic business partner.read less - 6/24/2026
Jeffrey Urban
Everyone at CAD-RAY has been awesome to work with. I purchased the Shining 3D ELF. Heather set me up and did training. She was great!! - 6/23/2026
karneet sethi
Destaney Lathero from Cad ray is very helpful and always have a great experience working with her. Highly recommended!! - 5/28/2026
michael nugent
Destaney Lathero was an amazing Shinning Elf trainer. - 5/21/2026
Jorge Gonzalez
The best technical experience ever!!! Technical support calls can be somehow annoyingly, lengthy and frustrating. I recently experienced an issue with my IO and thankfully Erica from Cad-ray took my call. She was so nice and polite, but also obsessiv...read moreThe best technical experience ever!!! Technical support calls can be somehow annoyingly, lengthy and frustrating. I recently experienced an issue with my IO and thankfully Erica from Cad-ray took my call. She was so nice and polite, but also obsessive with her work, she went back and forth logging into my laptop tweaking every possible settings, she made several calls until she fund satisfactory results.I have dealing with CadRay for about 8 years, I have bought most of my technology acquisitions for my practice. I 💯 recommend itread less - 5/20/2026
LORAN ONG
Giovanni Cortes and Kaila Larson were super helpful setting me up with my intraoral scanner. Would 100% recommend CAD-Ray. - 5/14/2026
Enoch Kim
Gio and Heather at CadRay support are amazing!!! Professional, efficient and kind! - 5/14/2026
LoAn Huynh
Erika is one of a kind! She truly is patient with me. She has gone above and beyond to help me every time I call her. We have a few locations and she is always prompt in her responses and always manages to find a solution for me. I wish every rep was...read moreErika is one of a kind! She truly is patient with me. She has gone above and beyond to help me every time I call her. We have a few locations and she is always prompt in her responses and always manages to find a solution for me. I wish every rep was reachable ALL THE TIME and helpful! Thank you Erika! ❤️read less - 6/04/2025
Delicate Dentistry
Cad-Ray's support is truly exceptional. While the equipment represents a significant investment, the peace of mind that comes from knowing they stand firmly behind their products is invaluable. Their support team is efficient, professional, and remar...read moreCad-Ray's support is truly exceptional. While the equipment represents a significant investment, the peace of mind that comes from knowing they stand firmly behind their products is invaluable. Their support team is efficient, professional, and remarkably persistent in ensuring everything runs smoothly. I'm especially grateful to Destaney and Laura for their ongoing assistance- their dedication and expertise have made a world of a difference!read less - 5/15/2025
Penelope Lee
Frank and his team have always been ready and able to help us with any issue we’ve come across in the last 2 years since we purchased our mill and equipment from them. Today, Griffen went above and beyond to find a solution to our software issue. I w...read moreFrank and his team have always been ready and able to help us with any issue we’ve come across in the last 2 years since we purchased our mill and equipment from them. Today, Griffen went above and beyond to find a solution to our software issue. I was able to finish a project on time for a patient in pain because of his dedication. “We’ve never had a more helpful team for any of our equipment” was a quote from our head Doctor today. Excellent job Griffen and team!read less - 5/14/2025
Dr. Steven E. Hollister
Had a training session for use of my Medit scanner this afternoon, and Heather G. was simply the best.....knowledgeable, patient and a great trainer. She had a wealth of knowledge regarding my scanner and she was so very patient with my computer glit...read moreHad a training session for use of my Medit scanner this afternoon, and Heather G. was simply the best.....knowledgeable, patient and a great trainer. She had a wealth of knowledge regarding my scanner and she was so very patient with my computer glitches! CAD-Ray is number one in my book! Thanks Heather, your time was much appreciated! Dr. Steve Hollisterread less - 5/14/2025
Brenden Rogers
This company is excellent. Their knowledge, support, and sincerity is unmatched.Thank you, Frank, Damien, and Jonathan. You guys rock! - 5/08/2025
Andrea Sleep
Thank you guys so much. You guys have the absolute best customer service! - 5/05/2025
Susan Latimer
Cad Ray has always provided me with the best customer support for my Medit scanner. Today, I worked with Destiny. She is quick to respond and identify problems and also great at explaining how to fix them! I highly recommend this company! - 5/01/2025
lizette aguero
Highly recommended. Ericka help me through all the process when we were having some trouble with our scanner. The help was super fast and secure. She answered all our questions and made sure our scanner were working perfectly. - 4/29/2025
Victoria Rinando
Danielle was super helpful and kind trouble shooting to get us back up and going very quickly this morning. We appreciate it! - 4/15/2025
Ravi Sawhney
Fantastic folks. I'm an orthodontist and opened an office in 2020. They helped me find the perfect intraoral scanner to suit my needs. Not too much or too little, and a great price. Every time we have a technical question, a sharp human answers the p...read moreFantastic folks. I'm an orthodontist and opened an office in 2020. They helped me find the perfect intraoral scanner to suit my needs. Not too much or too little, and a great price. Every time we have a technical question, a sharp human answers the phone, troubleshoots, and remotes in when needed-- navigating MS updates and graphics card issues. My i500 died this week. They overnighted me a trade-in at a totally reasonable price, and even shipped me a laptop to drive the i600 while I got a new one (they knew my 2020 laptop wouldn't keep up!). CAD-Ray has consistently hit it out of the park.read less - 4/14/2025
Faisal Mir
Exceptional customer service! - 4/11/2025
A C
Kaila and Laura were amazing to work with. I would not hesitate to buy again from them. Super helpful/available and one of the best experiences I’ve had making such a big investment in equipment like I had to make for my practice. Way to go Cad Ray f...read moreKaila and Laura were amazing to work with. I would not hesitate to buy again from them. Super helpful/available and one of the best experiences I’ve had making such a big investment in equipment like I had to make for my practice. Way to go Cad Ray for running a solid business!read less - 11/15/2024
Laura
Very helpful and attentive when setting up my new Medit scanner. Seamless process from start to finish - 10/28/2024
All Clear
Great experience with CAD-Ray, specifically Damien, with purchasing and customer service with servicing a scanner that needed replacing under warranty. All around excellent service and I will definitely come back for future technology we'll eventuall...read moreGreat experience with CAD-Ray, specifically Damien, with purchasing and customer service with servicing a scanner that needed replacing under warranty. All around excellent service and I will definitely come back for future technology we'll eventually be adding to our practice.read less - 10/23/2024
Chris Kleist
Cad-Ray is the absolute best if you're in the market for digital dental tools. I have purchased two Medit scanners through them. There will be hiccups with any complex piece of machinery, but every time I have needed Cad-Ray, they have been there. I ...read moreCad-Ray is the absolute best if you're in the market for digital dental tools. I have purchased two Medit scanners through them. There will be hiccups with any complex piece of machinery, but every time I have needed Cad-Ray, they have been there. I recently had a scanner go down. I called Cad-Ray tech support and they got me on the phone with Medit immediately. Within a day, a replacement scanner was sitting on my desk. It doesn't get much better than that.read less - 10/03/2024
Jordan Bower
Frank helped me out when 3dbiocad could not help me with my trios issue. Thank you cad-ray. - 9/15/2024
Matt v
Matt Newman was excellent solving a cable problem.! Quick response and good follow up! - 9/11/2024
Kip Covington
Customer support! I've had handfuls of scanners over the years and support has always been the biggest variable. We recently had a scanner bought through and implant company and received limited to no support. Through recommendations from several fri...read moreCustomer support! I've had handfuls of scanners over the years and support has always been the biggest variable. We recently had a scanner bought through and implant company and received limited to no support. Through recommendations from several friends, I purchased a second scanner through cad-ray and had them transfer over our support for the first. I wish I would have done this years ago. Destaney, has been incredible helping us troubleshoot a hardware issue that came up. It was on 3-shapes side but not only did she run it up the ladder there and get us back up and running quickly, but she promptly answered all questions and continuously checked in to make sure things were moving along. I won't purchase from anyone else going forward.read less - 8/14/2024
Thanh Huynh
I am beyond impressed with Destaney and Cad-Ray! Despite accidentally throwing away my old scanner, which I was supposed to return, their team went above and beyond to advocate for me. Their exceptional support and understanding turned a stressful si...read moreI am beyond impressed with Destaney and Cad-Ray! Despite accidentally throwing away my old scanner, which I was supposed to return, their team went above and beyond to advocate for me. Their exceptional support and understanding turned a stressful situation into a seamless experience. Highly recommend!read less - 8/02/2024
Northwest Orthodontics
Every staff member has been very helpful and kind every time we call. Thank you! - 7/24/2024
SCOTT MEUSELBACH
I bought a Medit i700 and admittedly did not use it for a year or so. Once I got going on it, I now hate analog impressions (time, lab time, expense, questions of quality, etc). I had a cord go bad (fray) and could not scan. I called and spoke to Hea...read moreI bought a Medit i700 and admittedly did not use it for a year or so. Once I got going on it, I now hate analog impressions (time, lab time, expense, questions of quality, etc). I had a cord go bad (fray) and could not scan. I called and spoke to Heather, and she was outstanding in providing service. I texted a pic, she corresponded with Medit, and they got a new one to me the next day. Tracking, email correspondence, etc. all was provided there as well. I was back up and running in no time, and having to do some analog impressions made me realize how much we love the scanner. The service from Heather and Medit (Dane) verified it. I sent a text out to a pile of dental friends to let them know as well. Highly recommended!read less - 7/10/2024
John Eum
Love all the staff there. Great support and instruction from Armen, Laura, Damien. We are very grateful for Kaila who has been incredible in getting us going - very friendly, professional and responsive. Thank you! - 7/03/2024
Jansen Bean
Heather with CADRay provided wonderful assistance with setting up our new scanner, and was able to work around a minor scheduling issue on my part. Top notch service! - 6/28/2024
Andy M
It has been great to work with Laura and Heather. The purchase, financing, shipping, and training process has been smooth. The training was very comprehensive and not rushed at all. I love my Medit i-600 scanner, and I recommend CAD-RAY 100%! - 5/22/2024
Ma. Teresa Santana
Best support and customer service ever! My scanner is long past warranty and they still answer all my questions. When it's time to upgrade I'll be buying from them again. A friend bought same scanner from another vendor and got zero support. I had to...read moreBest support and customer service ever! My scanner is long past warranty and they still answer all my questions. When it's time to upgrade I'll be buying from them again. A friend bought same scanner from another vendor and got zero support. I had to help them. Told her next time buy from Cad Rayread less - 5/10/2024
Brandon Jones
Cad-Ray customer service is great! Super responsive and efficient. - 3/26/2024
Greg Stepka
Highly Recommend working with Cad-Ray. Just purchased a MeditI700. So easy to work with. Training with Destaney was awesome. - 3/19/2024
Aaron LaRock
Dentist here. Bought a scanner, mill and 3d printer with Cad-Ray. I don't know what I'd do if I bought these items without their support. They've helped me so much and are awesome. I felt I had to repay by writing them this nice review. You won't reg...read moreDentist here. Bought a scanner, mill and 3d printer with Cad-Ray. I don't know what I'd do if I bought these items without their support. They've helped me so much and are awesome. I felt I had to repay by writing them this nice review. You won't regret getting whatever you need through Cad Ray.read less - 3/15/2024
Tiffany Lee
Update to CAD-Ray as this company has morphed into something even better and grander than it was previously. This is the company where you go to when you need a scanner or 3d printer. Their customer service is second to none and their training on sca...read moreUpdate to CAD-Ray as this company has morphed into something even better and grander than it was previously. This is the company where you go to when you need a scanner or 3d printer. Their customer service is second to none and their training on scanners is top level. Don't buy your scanners anywhere else because Cad-Ray is the only company who knows how to solve any of your problems and provides the best technical support. I recently had purchased a software to mill crowns from my medit to my MCXL. No body could get it to work.12 months in and I was resigned to it not working and not being able to mill in house. With Cad-Ray's tremendous hard work, we were able to get the milling unit synchronized to the inlab and inlab synchronized to clinux and clinux meshed to medit. I am now milling scanned crowns for the first time in about 12 months. Yay Cad-Ray, Thank you!!!!!read less - 3/06/2024
Roy Elturk
Outstanding customer service! Laura helped me purchase my first Trios scanner and she took the time to go over all the specs, models, and details with me. Their on going tech support is what sets this company a part from others. - 3/05/2024
Most manufacturers recommend that you start your imaging at the second molar area, which is the least practical area to start with. The tongue and the lip and saliva are a quick distraction as the scanner does not know what you are trying to image. The incisal edges of lower anterior are also a tough place to start as the incisal translucency lets the light transmit through the enamel instead of reflecting to the cameras.
A good place to start is the second premolar first molar area where you can use the tip of the scanner to displace the tongue. Reducing the focal length to 12 mm’s allows the user to hide hard and soft tissue that can impede the rate of image capture. Watch the deliberate movement of the camera that helps the user manage the area to be captured with relative ease
When scanning for an oral appliance with an intra-oral scanner, you can capture the upper jaw and the lower jaw and the Verical Dimension in protrusive, but if you don’t transfer that information to the lab, there is a good chance they will not properly mount them
There are a lot of software available to you where you can mount and pin the models together so when they are printed, they can use male and female components to align them properly
Every type of user should watch this carefully and appreciate where we recommend you start scanning the lower arch. In our courses we go in to great detail on why you should not start in the anterior or the second molars. you instantly set yourself up for trouble. here’s the easiest place to start and to build and accurate model with Also, as new user, if you are working alone, you can use the optragate to retract the lip and the tip of the camera to displace the tongue. We recommend that you use a focal setting of 12 mm’s. This may slow advanced users down, but for new users, it helps hide distractions for the camera and software and speed you along. If you look in the bottom right corner, anything in purple is what the camera ignores. There are certain elements you want the camera not to see so it doesn’t slow you down
quick little pointer for a new user that shows how to protect areas so that you don’t introduce errors like the tongue getting in your way. the blue models areas that are protected so any future data that lands on it is automatically deleted
With every 3D software, there are times where the data sets are too large for the software to recognize and merge models to. Once in a while, you may have to help in manual mode. In this case, you can see how the open bite prohibited the models from being articulated properly and we had to use the manual mode to pin the left and right bites
Medit i500 was used to scan and duplicated a fractured denture. It was originally scanned in the patient’s mouth to capture the opposing and the bite and then submitted to the lab for fabrication
In this video we review with the instant replay feature of the medit i500 on how to scan a denture and not introduce double images or errors in the model. We first scan the occlusale surfaces of the denture intra-orally (this does not really matter as the software doesn’t know any differently), we then image the opposing, and then bite. We then remove the relined upper broken denture and continue the imaging to capture the intaglio
In this case presentation, we introduce the Shining Aoralscan for beginner doctors who want to get into digital impressions. Proper isolation and retraction is a key element of scanning. In this demonstration we showcase how a new user can easily control the operating field to deliver high quality restorations
Proper isolation and retraction is key for all intra-oral scanners. In this video, you can appreciate how the upper and lower arches were isolated, the margins were exposed with retraction cord and imaged with the shining 3d aoralscan
To date, the literature and research clearly points out that full arch scans with edentulous arches are prone to inaccuracies. That’s because we have never had a way to measure and verify models while scanning. There are two features unique to the Medit i500, namely the reliability map and the artificial intelligent implant suprastructure identification system. Individually, they do not provide much information with regards to accuracy, but if you understand how they work, you can utilize them to assess accuracy while you are scanning edentulous arches.
We proved the validity of this concept by utilizing these two features by incorporating a scan from the imetric Icam4D scanner and merging its data with the IOS to render a perfect match. Details are posted for our users in the Imaging Implants Section of our tutorial liabrary
This is a preview of a single unit case that was scanned using the Artificial Implant Suprastructure Identification System of the Medit Software. To see the full case follow this link
Hydroflouric Acid Etched Treated Scanbody Surface makes Intra-Oral Scanning much easier for all dental scanners. Apply a coat of HF for a mere 10 seconds and rinse off.
In this clinical case a patient lost a pre-existing crown. The remaining tooth structure had recurrent decay and a new crown was warranted.
After anesthesia was administered, the clearance from opposing dentition was assessed. The preparation was reduced to accommodate the necessary thickness of the material.
Once adequate clearance was achieved an Optragate was placed and an isolite was used to isolate the area. The preparation was scanned and then the lower arch was captured. The buccal bite was then taken to along the arches together
With Meditlink software, you have the option of designing the case yourself or sending it off to your partnered lab. The following video shows what happens to your case once the lab downloads the case
In this particular case, we designed our own crown and milled it with the coritec one milling machine
Once the amber lithium disilicate material was milled, its for was verified clinically. The crown was then crystallized and seated with NX3 resin cement
Photogammetry has set the highest standard for full arch accuracy in digital dentistry for edentulous patients with multiple implant fixtures. An easy scan in under 15 seconds captures enough detail on scanbodies that help the software capture the location of the fixtures. Conversely, Intra-Oral Scanners (IOS) do not garner support for most of the literature that is currently published in dental journals. Scan paths can dictate the outcome of 3D model and determine how correctly it replicates the intra-oral condition. The same scan can render a variety of results and models based on the user and the direction the scans are taken. Simply stated, the user is control over the final product.
To use the ICam 4D scanner you must first calibrate the machine with a plate immediately prior to the intra-oral scan capture. There are specific reference points that the camera and software recognizes and after you capture about a dozen landmarks, you are ready for an intra-oral scan
After the camera is calibrated, the patient, or in this demonstration case, the model with Multi-Unit Abutment analogs is mounted with ICam Reference Bodies that are shaped like dominos. They can attach to the multiunit abutment or directly to the implant fixture (available soon in the USA).
The markers are captured by the device in the software with multiple identification marks, ideally 10 marks on each scan post. This data is then exported as an stl file that has all the locations of each cylinder preserved. This whole process just takes minutes. Most people just utilize this device for full arch impressions so they can bypass the verification jig for large cases. Here, we use it to assess the accuracy of the medit i500 ios to provide cross arch accuracy if doctors follow our protocols for imaging, which utilizes the reliability map as a guide for imaging. When then utilize the Artificial Intelligent Implant Suprastructure Identification Software to merge and evaluate the accuracy of the ios scan.
save the implant scanbody cyliners and their coordinates
There are a lot of ways one can introduce errors into a full arch scan with any ios, but the medit’s powerful features that include the reliability map and the AI tool separate it from all other scans that do not allow you to assess the accuracy of your scan while you are imaging. You can only do so with the fabrication of a verification jig
In this clinical presentation, we demonstrate the removal of a crown that has recurrent decay. The bleeding tissue was managed with a double cord technique and expasyl and the margin was captured with the medit i500. The margin was also defined in the native imaging software which allows the user to visualize the detail before designing it or send it off to the lab. Once the case is transferred to cad software, the designed margins carry through and there is an opportunity to modify it
Have you ever compared the milled product with the designed restoration?
We scanned with the medit i500, designed with exocad and milled with coritec. after try-in, we scanned the restoration in the bluephase and then merged it with the design in exocad to see how well our material, or design, and our margins measured up against the proposal. we also documented the fit clinically and with radiographs. you can download the 3d models of the case and compared them yourself
In this video we show how to you can digitally pour up the intaglio of a denture scan with the medit software where you scan in the impression mode, “reverse normal”, process the case and the add a base to it. You can then immediately send it to a printer
