Henry Schein One Integrates Align’s iTero Scanners with Practice Management Platforms — Henry Schein One

Event summary

Henry Schein One has integrated Align Technology’s iTero intraoral scanners with Dentrix, Dentrix Ascend, and Dentally practice management platforms.
The integration automates the import of iTero scans into patient records, eliminating manual uploads and system switching.
The collaboration was initially piloted with Heartland Dental and is now available in North America and select international markets.
Over 75,000 locations in the U.S. and 600,000 dental professionals rely on Dentrix and Dentrix Ascend platforms.

The big picture

This integration aligns with the broader trend of digital transformation in dentistry, where seamless data flow between diagnostic tools and practice management systems is becoming a competitive differentiator. Henry Schein One’s move strengthens its position as a leader in dental technology ecosystems, particularly as cloud-native platforms like Dentally expand internationally.

What we're watching

Adoption Pace: The pace at which dental practices globally will adopt this integration, particularly in regions outside North America.
Competitive Response: Whether competitors like CareStream Dental or Planmeca will accelerate their own integration efforts to match this functionality.
Revenue Impact: How this integration affects Henry Schein One’s revenue growth, particularly through potential upsells of iTero scanners to existing Dentrix users.