Carestream Dental is a long-established player in dental imaging, with roots in Kodak's medical and dental business before becoming an independent company. In 2022, Envista Holdings acquired Carestream Dental's intraoral scanner business, and the products were subsequently rebranded and integrated under the DEXIS brand (IS series). The scanners remain widely known in the market by their original CS designations.Dentalpractice
Product Line
The Carestream / DEXIS intraoral scanner family includes:
• CS 3500 - Early generation with single-image capture
• CS 3600 - Continuous scanning, wired model that established the modern lineup
• CS 3700 - Improved speed and ergonomics
• CS 3800 / CS 3800 Wireless (DEXIS IS 3800W) - Current flagship, with the wireless version offering greater mobility
The CS 3800 Wireless is the primary model referenced in most recent clinical discussions.Carestreamdental
Core Technology & Performance
CS 3600 and later models use continuous imaging technology for powder-free, full-color 3D scanning. Key features include:
• Open system architecture with direct export of STL and PLY files
• USB connection to a standard laptop (no mandatory proprietary cart required)
• Enlarged field of view on the CS 3800 (approximately 16 × 14 mm) and improved depth of field (around 21 mm) for better capture of margins and interproximal areas
• Lightweight wireless handpiece (approximately 240 g on the CS 3800 Wireless), designed in collaboration with Studio F.A. Porsche
Supporting software includes CS ScanFlow / IS ScanFlow for acquisition and workflows covering restorative, implant, orthodontic, and other indications. CS Restore serves as the companion CAD module, and the system was historically paired with CS 3000 milling equipment (stated accuracy around 25 μm).
Advantages
• Strong open-system compatibility and easy file export for any lab or CAD platform
• Direct USB laptop connection simplifies setup and reduces cost
• Competitive pricing relative to premium closed ecosystems
• Backed by a long-standing imaging brand reputation
Limitations
• Update and innovation cadence has generally been slower than dedicated pure-play scanner brands
• AI tools and third-party app ecosystems remain relatively limited
• Brand transition and integration period (Carestream → DEXIS) may temporarily affect service consistency in some markets
Who Is Carestream / DEXIS Best Suited For?
General practices seeking an open, cost-effective digital impression system, and clinics that already use Carestream or DEXIS imaging equipment and prefer a unified brand ecosystem for radiographs and scans.

Open laptop-connected scanners remain attractive for clinics that want flexibility without heavy cart investments. At Aident Technology, our AI-30 series delivers ultra-lightweight design (156–198 g), competitive accuracy, powder-free scanning, fully open STL/PLY/OBJ export, and responsive local support in China - a practical daily solution for high-volume restorative and implant workflows.
Explore our intraoral scanner range and complete digital options at https://www.aident3d.com/3d-scanner/intraoral-scanner/ or contact us for a comparison tailored to your imaging setup and budget.
