Alternative · Sidexis 4
A browser-based alternative to Sidexis 4
Sidexis 4 is the imaging hub for Dentsply Sirona scanners. CBCTHub runs in any browser, opens DICOM from Sirona and every other CBCT brand, and lets you share scans by link.
What is Sidexis 4?
Sidexis 4 is Dentsply Sirona's imaging platform. It integrates 2D and 3D acquisition from Orthophos and Axeos scanners, connects to CEREC for CAD/CAM, and manages a practice-wide imaging database.
What Sidexis does well
- ✓Tight integration with Orthophos and Axeos CBCT scanners
- ✓Direct CEREC / CAD-CAM workflow inside the same platform
- ✓Practice-wide imaging database for 2D and 3D
- ✓Mature ecosystem with Galileos Implant, SICAT modules
Things to weigh before picking Sidexis
- •Windows desktop install, tied to the Sirona ecosystem
- •License and support usually bundled with Sirona equipment
- •Not ideal for sharing scans with external referrers without extra modules
- •No Mac, iPad or phone support
Why choose CBCTHub instead
- →Opens Sirona DICOM in any modern browser
- →Delivers scans to patients and dentists via WhatsApp / email links
- →Live streaming and slice-level comments for consults
- →Free plan, flat subscription, brand-agnostic
- →Runs on Mac, iPad, phone — no Sirona lock-in
CBCTHub vs Sidexis 4 at a glance
| Feature | CBCTHub | Sidexis 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Install required | No — browser | Yes — Windows |
| Brand support | Any DICOM CBCT | Best with Sirona |
| Patient sharing via link | Built-in | Requires extra modules |
| CEREC / CAD-CAM | No | Yes (native) |
| Mac / iPad support | Yes | No |
| Pricing | From $0 subscription | Bundled with hardware |
Using CBCTHub alongside Sidexis
Sidexis stays in the practice for acquisition and CEREC workflows. CBCTHub handles online delivery and remote viewing. Export the CBCT DICOM from Sidexis, upload to CBCTHub, share the link.
FAQ
Does CBCTHub open DICOM from Sirona Orthophos or Axeos?
Yes. Both scanners export standard DICOM that opens in CBCTHub.
Do I lose CEREC integration if I switch?
CBCTHub does not replace CEREC. Keep Sidexis for CAD/CAM and use CBCTHub for everything else.
Is Sidexis required for CBCTHub to work?
No. CBCTHub works standalone with any CBCT scanner.
What about patient data security?
DICOM processing happens client-side. Uploaded files are encrypted at rest. Shared links are revocable at any time.
See CBCTHub in action
Upload a CBCT, share with a patient, and explore every tool in the free plan.
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