DSD App Alternative: DentAI
Last updated: October 10, 2026 · DentAI team
DSD (Digital Smile Design) shaped the industry as a methodology through Christian Coachman’s school; DSD App is its tool. Many clinics, however, need only the moment of showing the patient a clear picture of the outcome, not the full methodology.
Credit where due: where DSD App shines
- • An established design methodology with a global education ecosystem
- • A structured design process tied to the methodology
- • Offers an education and certification path
What makes DentAI different
- No methodology or course needed: capture, choose the treatment, show
- Chairside speed: a realistic before/after simulation from a single photo in seconds
- Runs on iPhone and iPad; clinics create their account inside the app and start with 1 free simulation
- Transparent pricing: monthly packages on the App Store, from $30/month (prices may vary by country)
- AI side-profile video from an approved simulation, plus PDF report and image sharing
- 10 languages including English and Turkish; multi-user clinic accounts with doctor and assistant roles
Honest note: stay with DSD App if…
If you plan to build the DSD methodology into your clinic’s workflow and identity, DSD App and its education can be the right investment.
FAQ
Does DentAI use the DSD methodology?
No. DentAI is not tied to a design school; the AI generates a realistic preview for the selected treatment from the patient’s existing facial and smile structure. The goal is not teaching design but making the outcome easier for the patient to understand.
Can they be used together?
Yes. The DSD school can provide planning discipline and DentAI the fast chairside presentation; they do not have to replace each other.
Try it at your own clinic
Create your clinic account in the app; the first simulation is free, so you can compare with your own patients.
