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Carestream Dental vs Lighthouse 360

Carestream Dental logo

Carestream Dental

Healthcare

Integrated Imaging and Practice Management

From
$350/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Lighthouse 360 logo

Lighthouse 360

Dental

Cloud Dental Practice Management Platform

From
$399/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Carestream Dental no pricing information published on the vendor website; Lighthouse 360 sold as part of the Henry Schein One line rather than standalone, and lighthouse360.com no longer resolves
  • They diverge on capability: Carestream Dental covers Dental imaging, Lighthouse 360 covers Cloud scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Carestream Dental and Lighthouse 360 actually diverge.

Attributes where Carestream Dental and Lighthouse 360 differ
AttributeCarestream DentalLighthouse 360
Starting price$350/month$399/month
PlatformsWindows, Web, Ios, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryHealthcareDental
Founded20072009

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Carestream Dental

  • Dental imaging
  • Scheduling
  • Clinical charting
  • Insurance management
  • Billing integration
  • 3D imaging support
  • Patterson
  • Henry Schein

Only in Lighthouse 360

  • Cloud scheduling
  • Digital charting
  • Billing system
  • Imaging integration
  • Insurance processing
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Carestream
  • RevenueWell

Both cover

  • Treatment planning
  • Patient portal
  • DEXIS
  • Apteryx
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • SOC 2 Type II
  • Cloud deployment
  • Web support
  • Ios support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Carestream Dental

  • Imagingnot Lighthouse 360
  • Practice managementnot Lighthouse 360
  • Surgical planningnot Lighthouse 360

Lighthouse 360

  • Automated appointment reminders by text, email and phonenot Carestream Dental
  • Reducing no-shows in dental practicesnot Carestream Dental
  • Recall management for overdue patientsnot Carestream Dental
  • Pre-visit forms collected before the appointmentnot Carestream Dental
  • Review requests after a visitnot Carestream Dental

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Carestream Dental

  • No pricing information published on the vendor website

Lighthouse 360

  • Sold as part of the Henry Schein One line rather than standalone, and lighthouse360.com no longer resolves
  • Pricing is not published and requires a demo
  • Offered in the United States, Canada and the UK only

Pricing, plan by plan

Carestream Dental

$350/month
  • Standard$350/month
    • Imaging solution
    • Basic scheduling
    • Charting
  • Complete$500/month
    • Advanced imaging
    • Full scheduling
    • Treatment planning

Lighthouse 360

$399/month
  • Core$399/month
    • Scheduling
    • Charting
    • Billing
  • Complete$599/month
    • All core features
    • Imaging integration
    • Insurance management

Which should you pick?

Choose Carestream Dental if

  • You need dental imaging.
  • You work on Windows, Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want scheduling.
Carestream Dental review

Choose Lighthouse 360 if

  • You need cloud scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want digital charting.
Lighthouse 360 review

Questions people ask

Is Carestream Dental or Lighthouse 360 better?
Neither clearly leads. Carestream Dental starts at $350/month and Lighthouse 360 at $399/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Carestream Dental or Lighthouse 360?
Carestream Dental starts at $350/month and Lighthouse 360 at $399/month.
Does Carestream Dental or Lighthouse 360 run on more platforms?
Carestream Dental runs on Windows, Web, Ios, Android. Lighthouse 360 runs on Web, Ios, Android.
What is Carestream Dental best used for?
Carestream Dental is most often used for imaging, practice management, surgical planning. Of those, imaging and practice management are not what Lighthouse 360 is typically brought in for.
What can Carestream Dental do that Lighthouse 360 cannot?
Carestream Dental covers Dental imaging, Scheduling, Clinical charting, Insurance management. Lighthouse 360 covers Cloud scheduling, Digital charting, Billing system, Imaging integration. Both handle Treatment planning, Patient portal, DEXIS, Apteryx.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Carestream Dental: What is Carestream's pricing model?

Carestream does not publish standard pricing for its dental imaging and medical solutions. Healthcare products from Carestream require direct contact with their sales team for custom quotes based on facility size, equipment needs, and support requirements.

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Lighthouse 360: How much does Lighthouse 360 cost?

Lighthouse 360 pricing is not published on the vendor website. Customers must request a demo or contact the sales team directly to receive a quote.

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Carestream Dental: How do I request a Carestream product demo or pricing quote?

Carestream provides contact options and a service request portal on their website. You can submit a service request or contact their sales team directly to discuss your healthcare imaging needs and receive a personalized quote.

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