Dental Lab Management System Guide

Dental Lab Management System
Software for Modern Labs

Evaluating dental lab management system software? This page focuses on the core modules buyers usually compare— case tracking, doctor communication, invoicing, portal access, a lab dashboard, and inventory.

A dental lab management system is software that runs a lab's day-to-day operation in one place: case intake and tracking, doctor (client) communication, invoicing and statements, file storage, inventory, and a dashboard of what is due. SimpleLabOS is a cloud-based dental lab management system for labs with 1–10 technicians, priced from $29/month with no setup fee and no annual contract; doctor portal logins are free and unlimited on every plan.

Want the full product overview instead? See our dental lab software page.

From $29/mo • No setup fees • Cancel anytime

100% Cloud-based — access from anywhere
Mobile-friendly — works on tablets and phones
Designed with HIPAA in mind — enterprise-grade security
Real-time notifications — never miss a deadline

One System. Every Feature You Need.

SimpleLabOS combines six essential modules into one unified platform at one simple price.

Case Management

Track every case from intake to delivery. Visual Kanban board, status updates, and deadline alerts.

  • Visual Kanban workflow
  • Case history timeline
  • Photo attachments
  • QR code tracking

Invoicing & Billing

Generate professional invoices automatically when cases complete. Integrate with accounting software.

  • Auto-generate invoices
  • Price list management
  • Payment tracking
  • Export to QuickBooks

Doctor Management

Maintain a complete database of referring doctors with contact info, preferences, and case history.

  • Doctor profiles
  • Practice details
  • Communication log
  • Custom pricing per doctor

Doctor Portal

Let doctors check case status, upload files, and submit prescriptions online—without calling you.

  • Self-serve case lookup
  • Digital Rx submission
  • Photo uploads
  • Secure messaging

Lab Dashboard

One screen for today's workload: cases due today and this week, overdue cases, and this month's invoiced revenue.

  • Due today / this week counts
  • Overdue case list
  • Monthly invoiced revenue
  • Due-soon case feed

Inventory Tracking

Track materials, consumables, and supplies. Get alerts when stock runs low.

  • Material database
  • Stock levels
  • Low-stock alerts
  • Usage history

Get Started in 3 Steps

1

Sign Up Free

Self-serve signup in your browser. No sales call, no server to install, no long-term commitment.

2

Add Your Data

Import your product and price list from an Excel spreadsheet, then add your doctors and your open cases directly.

3

Start Managing

Track cases, generate invoices, and share the portal link with your doctors. Done!

Coming from another lab system? Read this first.

SimpleLabOS has no data-import tool for other lab management systems, and we do not run a migration service. Your closed case history stays where it is. What does import is your product and price list — products, prices, quantity tiers, and per-doctor pricing — from an Excel spreadsheet. Everything else means entering your doctor list and the cases still in production, then working forward. Running your old system alongside SimpleLabOS through the 14-day free trial is the safe way to do it.

If you want to size that up for your lab before you commit, get in touch and we will give you an honest answer rather than a guarantee.

Ready to see the full dental workflow in one place?

Use the main dental solution page to see how SimpleLabOS handles intake, production, doctor communication, invoicing, and client updates end to end.

14-day free trial • Self-serve signup, no sales call • Cancel anytime

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a dental lab management system?

A dental lab management system (DLMS) is software that helps dental laboratories track cases, manage doctor relationships, generate invoices, and run reports. It replaces spreadsheets and paper-based systems with a centralized digital platform.

What features should I look for in dental lab software?

Key features include: case tracking with visual workflow, automated invoicing, doctor portal for client self-service, a dashboard with due-today, overdue, and monthly invoiced revenue, inventory tracking with low-stock alerts, and mobile-friendly access. SimpleLabOS includes all of these starting at $29/mo.

How long does it take to set up lab management software?

SimpleLabOS is self-serve and browser-based: you sign up yourself, there is no server to install and no IT setup, and the setup fee is $0. How long it actually takes depends on your data, and we will not pretend otherwise. There is no import tool for cases, doctors, invoices, or history from another lab system, so most labs enter their doctor list and the cases currently on the bench and leave closed history in the old system. The one importer SimpleLabOS has brings your product and price list — including quantity tiers and per-doctor pricing — in from an Excel spreadsheet. Running your old system alongside SimpleLabOS during the 14-day free trial is the usual way to do it.