Tools4Smiles vs CAD/CAM Hero | Experience vs. Ambition in the CEREC Market

Tools4Smiles vs CAD/CAM Hero: Experience, Trust, and the Legacy of CEREC Service

In the competitive world of used CEREC dental equipment, it’s not uncommon for new companies to emerge — sometimes even from within. That’s exactly what happened with

CAD/CAM Hero

 founded by

Jhuri Lamica

 my son, and someone I personally mentored in the dental equipment business. While I’m proud to have taught him much of what he knows, our companies now serve the same market — and with that comes a fair comparison.

This page isn’t about rivalry. It’s about helping you — the dentist, technician, or practice owner — understand your options when it comes to buying or selling used CEREC systems. Here’s what sets us apart:

✨ Experience & Longevity

Tools4Smiles:

• 35+ years in the dental equipment industry

• Over 1,400 successful CEREC transactions since 2003

• One of the first dedicated CEREC resellers in the U.S.

CAD/CAM Hero:

• Founded less than a decade ago

• Built on knowledge passed down from Tools4Smiles’ founder

Why it matters:

Experience brings foresight. When you’ve shipped thousands of units and supported hundreds of clients, you know how to avoid the costly mistakes and offer smooth, secure service every time.

 Seller Value & Transparency

Tools4Smiles:

• No middleman fees or hidden commissionsNo commercial over-head, one man band with no employee expenses

• Direct appraisals with fair, honest offers

• 100% of agreed-upon price goes to the seller

CAD/CAM Hero:

• Buy's super low and priced at some of the highest prices on the pre-owned market, due having large over-head with commercial space, travelling pick up and delivery person, commercial insurance and the expenses that come along with it.  

• Buy's Cerec equipment that has been traded in - that is no longer serviced or supported by any dealer. (not all equipment in their inventory, but most of it)  

Advantage:

Tools4Smiles was built on long-standing trust. We believe in maximum value for sellers and total transparency from day one.

✉️ Packing, Shipping & Support

Tools4Smiles:

• Every unit is professionally crated in-house with over 1200 shipments around the world

• Full-service shipping coordination, nationally and internationally

• U.S.-based support

CAD/CAM Hero:

• Offers a delivery person to drive around the Country to deliver the equipment, after sale support. 

Result:

The difference is precision and peace of mind

 Our units are shipped with 2-3 days service and don’t just arrive — they arrive in working condition, fully supported.

 Trust & Customer Interaction

Tools4Smiles:

• You deal directly with the founder, Joe Lamica

• Real human contact — no ticketing systems or vague responses

• 3,000+ eBay reviews with a

  100% positive rating

CAD/CAM Hero:

• A growing company that has been well trained, and professional. 

Bottom Line:

In business,

relationships matter

 We’ve built ours on consistency, support, and honesty.

✨ Legacy vs Launch

It’s true — I taught Jhuri this business. From inventory selection and CEREC testing to packing methods and customer relations, Tools4Smiles was the blueprint. CAD/CAM Hero was a new venture, and while I wish him success, experience matters when your dental practice is on the line.

This page isn’t about discouraging competition. 

there’s only one Tools4Smiles

— built from the ground up, sustained by results with over 40-years of dental experience.

Final Thoughts: Who Do You Trust With Your Equipment?

If you want to buy or sell a CEREC MC XL, PrimeMill, Omnicam, or SpeedFire oven, you have options. But very few companies can match the

track record, transparency, and trust

that Tools4Smiles delivers.

✉️ Call or text us today at

386-562-0038

to start the conversation. Fair appraisals. Expert guidance. And a name you’ve known for over 20 years.

Disclaimer:

This comparison is based on publicly available information, direct business experience, and customer-reported interactions as of 2025.