As dental clinics and DSOs (Dental Service Organizations) increasingly consider purchasing intraoral scanners to meet modern digital demands, global annual sales have already surpassed 50,000 units. With prices ranging from $8,000 to $40,000, these devices are no longer just technical tools; they represent strategic decisions.
But a scanner only digitizes impressions. A system digitizes your entire operation.
The Real Question: Are You Investing in a Device or in a System?
A scanner is only the starting point. Most clinics focus on the immediate benefits: higher precision, reduced chair time, and an improved patient experience. These are essential. But they represent only half of the digital transformation.
True digital value emerges when you also gain:
- Seamless Lab Workflows: Easy ordering, live support, and real-time collaboration.
- Digital Lab Production Processes: A fully digital, traceable, and standardized production structure where every step is monitored and early intervention is built into the workflow.
- Modern Communication and Data Infrastructure: A unified, secure, and transparent digital environment that connects clinics, labs, and production teams through a single system.
Choosing the right ecosystem transforms digital impressions into predictable production quality and operational efficiency.
Digital Transformation Without Upfront Capital?
There is another option. Instead of purchasing technology, clinics and DSOs can now access it through a Scanner-as-a-Service model. A few providers worldwide offer zero-investment access to premium scanners combined with a fully digital operational infrastructure.
Godent is now scaling this model across Europe as a technology-first digital lab platform.
In today’s digital dentistry landscape, the answer is clear: Yes, owning an intraoral scanner matters. But investing in a complete digital operational ecosystem is what truly transforms clinical performance and scalability.
