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šŸ“˜ How to Send Cases to CAE Dental Through AS Connect (AlliedStar)

Overview

AS Connect is AlliedStar’s cloud‑based platform for managing digital impressions and transmitting cases directly from your AlliedStar intraoral scanner. Once CAE Dental is added as a partner lab, you can send scans quickly and securely through the AS Connect workflow.
This guide walks you through connecting to CAE Dental and submitting your cases.


šŸ” Step 1: Log In to Your AS Connect Account

To begin:

  • Open AS Connect on your AlliedStar scanner or computer
  • Log in using your AS Connect credentials
  • If you do not have an account, follow the on‑screen prompts to create one

AS Connect serves as your hub for scans, patient cases, and lab communication.


šŸ”— Step 2: Open the Lab Management / Partner Lab Section

Inside AS Connect:

  • Navigate to Labs, Partners, or Lab Management
    (The exact name may vary depending on your scanner model and software version)
  • This is where you can search for and add dental labs

šŸ” Step 3: Search for CAE Dental Lab

Use the search bar to locate CAE Dental:

  • Search for ā€œCAE Dental Labā€
  • If needed, search using our email: [email protected]

Select CAE Dental from the results list.


āž• Step 4: Add CAE Dental as a Partner Lab

Once CAE Dental appears:

  • Click Add, Connect, or Request Partnership
  • Confirm the connection when prompted

After approval, CAE Dental will appear in your list of available labs for future submissions.


šŸ“¤ Step 5: Send Your Case Through AS Connect

After CAE Dental is added:

  1. Open or create your patient case
  2. Complete your scan (upper, lower, bite)
  3. Select Send, Submit, or Send to Lab
  4. Choose CAE Dental Lab as the destination
  5. Attach any additional files, such as:
    • Photos
    • Pre‑op scans
    • Notes or instructions
  6. Submit the case

Your files will be transmitted securely through the AS Connect cloud platform.


šŸ“ Supported File Types

AS Connect supports:

  • STL
  • PLY (color scans)
  • OBJ
  • JPG/PNG for photos

CAE Dental accepts all AS Connect export formats.


šŸ“„ Step 6: Receive Your Completed Design

Once your design is finished:

  • You will receive a notification
  • Your completed files will be attached directly to the case inside AS Connect
  • Log in to download your final design package

If revisions are needed, you can communicate through the case notes or contact us directly.


šŸ“Œ Tips for Best Results

  • Ensure margins are clearly visible
  • Include shade photos for anterior cases
  • Upload all supporting files before sending
  • Add detailed notes for occlusion, contacts, or special requests

šŸ“ž Need Help?

If you need assistance connecting CAE Dental or sending cases through AS Connect, our support team is here to help.

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