Tools4Smiles vs CAD/CAM Docs | Proven Experience Meets a New Name in CEREC

Industry Experience

Tools4Smiles:

• 35+ years in the dental industry

• Over 1,400 CEREC units sold and supported

• Specializes exclusively in Sirona CEREC systems (MC XL, PrimeMill, SpeedFire, Omnicam, Bluecam)

CAD/CAM Docs:

• A practicing dentist, pre-owned Cerecs is a hobby.  He's a n ewer company in the used dental space

• Limited public transaction history

• Not CEREC-specific focus with being involved with dentistry 

Why it matters:

Not all CEREC units are not plug-and-play. Knowing how to inspect, ship, and support these systems properly is a skill that only comes with time.

? Seller-Friendly Process

Tools4Smiles:

• No hidden fees or commissions

• Clear, fast offers with full transparency

• You keep 100% of the final agreed sale price

CAD/CAM Docs:

• Process may vary depending on inventory and resale goals

• Less known about payout structure or appraisal methods

• Offers below market dealer value, sells with super high markups leveraging his "dentist" title to add thousands more in value. 

Advantage:

We’ve earned seller trust by keeping it simple and honest from day one.

? Crating, Shipping & Logistics

Tools4Smiles:

• Custom wooden crates built in-house for each machine

• Full domestic and international shipping coordination

• Units arrive clean, tested, and ready to install

CAD/CAM Docs:

• Offers shipping support

• Unclear if packaging and handling is in-house or always "white glove" service at an additional fee

Bottom line:

Great equipment deserves great care in transit. Our packing and shipping methods reflect our decades of doing this right with shipping around the world. 

? Customer Experience & Support

Tools4Smiles:

• Direct contact with Joe Lamica, founder and industry veteran

• Full support after purchase, including remote troubleshooting

• Over 3,000 eBay reviews with a 100% rating

CAD/CAM Docs:

• Still building brand reputation

• Less public feedback or testimonial history

Result:

Clients keep coming back to Tools4Smiles because we’ve proven ourselves over time.

? Final Thoughts: Who Do You Want on Your Side?

Both Tools4Smiles and CAD/CAM Docs serve the same marketplace, but one is backed by

decades of hands-on experience

A spotless reputation, and a deeply personalized service model.

If you’re considering selling or buying a used Sirona CEREC system, trust the name that’s been leading the industry long before it was trendy.

✉️

Call or text Tools4Smiles today

at

386-562-0038

for a free appraisal or inventory request.

Disclaimer:

This comparison is based on publicly available information, industry experience, and customer feedback as of 2025.